Here it is, ladies and gentlemen - quite possibly the ONLY live picture of Brother Lee Love!
Since they had some problems, especially with the ragtag manager they selected, it's very likely that there won't be too many other pictures of them on stage.
Enjoy this one while you can; it won't be around for long.
Hi Paul, so great job! you are a genius!!!! Please receive my admire!!How can I miss this one?! Everyone is so professional and happy, and I am sure that brother LEE love will win fame and money soon! Oh, I love them so much(and the coming 10%).
Pity that our coryphaeus & current manager Mary Alice is still unmask. But no matter, we can wait. You know, it is not easy for a boss from behind the curtain to the front, including you,the previous manager!
Thanks ^Robin Yellowbreast^. However, until Mary Alice comes out from under her mystery mask and shows the world her true beauty, I think Brother Lee Love is doomed!
Yes, it's Jim. If you read the discussions on the Hong Kong picture of this group, darkflyrobin suggested that Jim could be the drummer, and the youngest brother was the Davy Jones equivalent.
Mary Alice doesn't want us to see how beautiful she is - afraid we'll all be jealous of her husband. She does have one thing going for her though - she drives a MINI!
Thanks for the compliment - I get a little better each time I try something with PhotoShop.
Aye Aye Aye Paul, Meee On the drums!!!! Rob and BROS---Well!! And mary Alice come out please, we need you !!
That's the funniest thing Ive seen in a long time, and I cant tell you how thrilled I feel. No more driving that infernal bus for me now were in the big time.
Joking apart Paul, I have to say that you've done an amazing job here. Well done, and you can feel justifiably proud of yourself. Nice one.
I watched the game live, and they were complacent in the first couple of minutes and gave up a lazy goal, but got it back immediately.
The Boro center half Wheater was all over the forwards and got away with murder most of the game, but Chopra made him pay in 1st half injury time.
They stopped again claiming offside on the 2nd Boro goal (it wasn't) but they pulled it out at the end - something they've done time and again this season.
With the Birmingham draw, it means they survive for one more season. Hopefully, they'll build on this next year. If Keano can convince M.U. to give up Jonny Evans and Bardsley doesn't suffer any long term effects from his operation the back line should be OK. Maybe bring in a couple or three to strengthen and increase the size of the squad and everything should be good.
I get to see next week's game at Bolton live as well.
Nice work Paul. Very well created. I suspect our fans may smell a rat when they view this photo of us playing live - my fat old head looks ridiculous on that skinny youthful body. Nice try but we'll never get away with it. Jim looks well though I must say.
Mary Alice's refusal to come out is most curious, but gives us a mystery element to proceedings. Not sure how the bands lead singer can have total anonimity but it's keeping it all highly interesting. Will she, wont she? I think we're in for a summer of frustration lads. Rob
Its not like Mary Alice to go all coy, we know what a rave she can be. it could be shock, or Bossy Boot's inconsiderate wardrobe choice. You can't expect her to wear that tea shirt that the Mcewans wore for their Hongkong trip. I mean, that love heart is so cheapish (^j-)
Perhaps Mary Alice isnt a girly girl thing at all. We dont know for sure. Could it be that she is a 6ft 6" tall Log Jammer from Oregon with a blue beard, bad teeth, flatulence, drinks lika a fish and swears like a trooper whose real name is Marty Allen. That would explain her/his reticence to expose him/her self. What do you think chaps ? (¬j^) jim
Oh Paul .... you have outdone yourself! This is OUTSTANDING!
I am so excited! :)
Look at everyone! What a great job you have done!!!!!
As much as I hate to seem shallow though, Jim is right about the cheesy heart shirt. I'm not sure that I could be seen in that.
Jim is WAY wrong about me being a HE though. Eeeeek! I can assure you that I'm 100% girl through and through. Geez, Jim! Bad teeth too? No doubt, you are still driving the bus! How dare you say such things about me? I though you were my friend. :( Man! Just when you think you know someone, they go and call you a boy with bad teeth!
Anyway, I am waiting on Billy to come out of his shyness first! Then I'll think about it more! Billy and I are suffering from this shyness thing together right now, right billy?
Okay... I must go out now. It's Saturday night, Date night around here! Boyfriend will be here in minutes. No husband yet, H.P. Still doing the boyfriend thing until I'm sure! :)
I'll check back in later to see what's happening on the B.L.L. Scene!
Once again, FANTASTIC JOB, Happy Paul! The Band ROCKS!
There's only one problem with this reticence and waiting for Billy, Mary Alice. He's already come out.
You can see him at THIS LINK multiple times. There just weren't any band members left for Billy and Robin after I'd used all three McEwens and promoted Jim to drummer.
Maybe I need to do another band called "HIMnHIMnHIMnHER" featuring Billy many times over and you!
No sadness here Jim. Both my teams won today - Sunderland winning in the last minute, and my girls won their first game of the season 1-0 against a team that usually beats us by a lot of goals.
I'm not even going to pretend I have a clue as to what's going on here, Paul, but thank you, maybe?, for the link and really, all I was doing was commenting on this by Mary Alice and what have I got into? I don't know half the folks involved here, but, I will say, as per your request, Paul, and in defense of Mary Alice, that if I can post my self portrait (you will find it in my animals folder ;)), then I don't know why Mary Alice can't. (Sorry my dear Mary Alice, but what can I say when I'm with you 100% :D) Maybe if I read through all of this about 10 more times I'll understand some of it............
Hola Paul ¡YA DISFRUTO ESTA FOTO DE "Brother Lee Love"! No sabía que te estabas dedicando a representar bandas de música tan buenas. ¿Tienen editado algún disco? Seguro que Mary Alice está muy contenta por los beneficios que te reporta esta actividad. En cuanto a Sunderland ¡MI MÁS CORDIAL ENHORABUENA! La Premierleague un año más. ¡¡Épica victoria la de ayer!!
ALREADY AMNUAY THIS PHOTO OF "Brother Lee Love"! No knew you were devoting to represent music bands so good. They are edited some disk? Insurance that Mary Alice is very pleased by the benefits you brings this activity. As to Sunderland CONGRATULATIONS! The Premierleague one more year. Epic poetry victory yesterday!!
Tom - thanks for the visit - want to be the manager of this lunacy?
I really wasn't trying for realism when I built this composite. We're just having a bit of fun with one of Rob McEwen's pictures of himself with his two brothers. I think it got WAAAYYY out of hand!
Yo era el administrador de carretera para mi primo del rock and roll grupo llamado "Weird Leafe" en una fecha tan lejana como la década de 1960. Supongo que entonces mi experiencia me ha hecho el mejor calificado para administrar "Brother Lee Love", aunque no estoy seguro de que quiero ser el uno!
Todo esto comenzó como una broma tonta y ha crecido! Si sólo Mary Alice mostraría su bonito rostro sonriente, se podría detener todo esto estupidez!
Gracias también por las felicitaciones por la supervivencia de Sunderland en la Premier League. Confieso que había renunciado a ellos a mitad de camino de la temporada. Debemos construir desde aquí.
Depor tuvo una buena victoria de ayer contra el Barça, y aún puede calificar para la competencia europea. Recre necesita siete u ocho puntos de sus últimos 5 juegos y que pueden sobrevivir. Ellos deben ganar cómodamente ante el Levante el día de hoy.
Gracias también para hacer el esfuerzo de escribir en Inglés. Si esto es difícil para usted, podemos seguir a comunicarse en español. Me ayuda a mejorar mis habilidades. Por supuesto, si quieres mejorar tu Inglés, por favor, continúe.
Where were my manners? I was so overwhelmed with this 'big picture' that I forgot to comment on your lovely photo, Paul. I would have to say gold stars for creativity, but then I would have to agree with Tom, above - it's a wee bit on the magenta side ;0. And I don't know that I would call it estupidez..........
Is Mary Alice ignoring this picture ;)?
ps - nice to meet you, Jim (you're the only one identified in the photo - this chain anyway.. and the only other one I've communicated with - you make the perfect drummer
Hello Aisiavery ( Alicia ). It's a long story surrounding this photo, but here's the short version. Mary Alice liked the photo of me and my brothers on a park bench in Hong Kong and suggested it would look good on the cover of a Rock Gospel CD. Paul then turned his talents to make MA wish come true and the band 'Brother-Lee Love' was officially formed. I think I'm the lead singer,( I'm the one on the left) but I've lost track.
That was 2 weeks ago. You would not believe the fun we've had with all of this, but sadly, Paul has resigned as manager and I think thed band has broken up.
If you go to my home page, you'll see where it all started. Robert McEwen
I thought Boyd was the lead singer? He's the one second from left with hands wrapped around his maracas, which I've heard is the only instrument he can even pick up and handle right, never mind play.
Rob is the good looking "mature" gentleman on the left, Nathan is the brother on the right with the banjo, and Axota Jim is on drums.
We were hoping Mary Alice would come in as female vocals, but if I can't get a photo of her, how can I publicize this band?
I have visions of a Robert Palmer-style band with Rob McEwen fronting a band made up of beautiful women from Panoramio. Any takers?
Hello Natalia. Glad you like the look of Pauls creation of 'Brother-Lee Love';a Rock Gospel band from Sheffield,England.
I'm the lead musician and singer on the left along with my brothers Boyd and Nathan. The drummer is Jim who's a cross-dressing bus driver from Whitby, and the girl providing female harmonys is Mary Alice, a shy reclucive gal from a farming community in Georgia,USA.
Paul was the greedy manager, but resigned a week ago. Like Baron Von Frankenstien, he had a beautiful vision but created a monster and is desperately trying to kill us off.
Greetings everyone and for aisavery, I am pleased to meet you also. There is a similar photo of me in the local 'Nick'. I think it says WANTED---DEAD or ALIVE. but dont worry I'm already dead.
Here in the colonies we do things a little differently (don't we always?) Posters of wanted individuals can be seen on the wall of the Post Office, and pictures of missing children along with some identifying information are put on cardboard milk cartons.
Sports heroes get their pictures on the box of Wheaties - a breakfast cereal that looks like Corn Flakes but is made from (surprise, surprise) wheat.
I once warned you that your picture could appear on a Weetabix box (I really meant Wheaties but I guessed you wouldn't understand), a milk carton or the Post Office wall, Jim.
I'm beginning to feel like a WANTED man now Paul. How much do you want then??
I'll get the hang of all this photoshop trickery if its the last thing I do. You're not going to get away with this Buddy !! oh no. I dont care how much midnight oil I burn. Watch this carbon footprint grow matey.
Wow, so many people here already! Sorry, I am just comming from my bad and upset selling record. But I am so courage that so many fans here. And stona finally join us, seems that there will be another threaten for M.A.A's manager position.
At the same time, I consider for so long that since more and more people involved. Only a band is not enought, I think we need a orchestra, M.A.A may play violin, and stona for keyboard, and I can play harmonica at least, the similar to others. Then we need a CEO, and expected to be win in stock market...
Oh, man, keep doing it! Not just a daydream. I love you all so much and hoping my 10% lasted and blasted!!
Eh Hem! I would like to suggest that Alicia join me in female harmony out front! Alicia, are you game? Don't worry, you won't have to even show your face. Not just yet anyway! ;) We can be like the B-52's! Two girls and two guys, and then, of course, the cross-dressing bus driver as well! Thoughts anyone?
Robin Red Breast, I cannot play the violin, but I'm pretty good on the acoustic guitar. Would that work at all? I think you would be great on the Harmonica, and maybe even rockin' it with some COWBELL! :)
ROB, your comments above were cracking me up! You are too much for words. :)
So, it's decided then ..... that's what this band needs! YEAH! Some more COWBELL!
I already have two female artistes. Natalia seems interested, and Michela thinks it would be fun.
So how about it MaryAlice and Alicia - want to join the fun? I promise better wardrobe than I threw together for this one. No more tacky T-shirts! How about short, tight, black dresses, hair pulled back, RED lips...
(Anyone remember Robert Palmer {Addicted to Love}?)
Bossy (could still make my millions at this game) Paul
The nice thing about the band is that the gentlemen just have that boys-next-door look.
It's only that their outfit needs urgently to be updated to the twenty first century. Crikes, where did you purchase those shirts, Paul?
About the lady singer, her many fans only can hope that she looks like this girl next door.
Claus, the shirts came from a Hollywood Boulevard second hand clothing store. I was assured they had been worn only once - by the Monkees for one of their lip syncing sessions.
There's room for five ladies in my vision, and one male vocalist. So far, I have two to work with; Natalia and Michela. Heck, if all the ladies are as beautiful as these two, I'LL be the lip syncing lead! I'll even shave and comb my hair!
^Robin^, I thought you claimed a yellow breast? Make your mind up mister! Claus may want to do more than sell memorabilia. Perhaps he's a singer too!
Sorry, JIM but if my latest idea works out, I won't need you on the drums any more. Did you look at the link above?
Maybe you can wash the little black dresses and sundries - how's that grab you? Or, if it works out, I'm going to need a makeup artist - those girls go through some lipstick!
Oh yeh Sir Boss, Put me down for Make-up artist and wardrobe. I will be in my element there. Specially the lippy.----And the frocks---and the leather---Silks-------ooooh. (¬j^)
I'm not sure what I said that caused your amusement Mary Alice, but I aim to please
For the benefit of Claus, the members of BLL look like boys from next door because we lead simple, uncomplicated lives-we're all common in other words.
I see from what's been said before that Boss Paul is back; again. What a surprise, NOT. There's more faces on that chap than 'Big Ben'. Talk about a massive U Turn. I don't know how he looks at himself in a mirror. Paul couldn't lie straight in bed if his life depended on it. Just a sniff of an opportunity and a few pretty girls and look what the cat drags in. Crooked, greedy, bossy and now trying to turn our wholesome Gospel Rock band into a band of harlots and hussys, dressed in short black dresses, singing about sexual things and prostituting themselves for Pauls worldly ambitions. Shame on you!
Yep, I agree Rob, it looks like SIR BOSSY BOOTS has over-stepped the mark, and now I feel it is time to disband the Band. COOL IT MAN, I'm outa here !!
Not to worry ROB! I would never be a part of a sleazy skank band. It is very possible to wear a sweet little black dress and still be a classy chic! It's all in how you conduct yourself. Our wholesome image will not go down the drain, I assure you! Like Claus pointed out earlier, we will represent a very classy 'girl next door' image all the way! :)
One correction though, we were never to be a GOSPEL band. Gospel makes me think of a whole different audience. We are merely a christian based band with a very positive and uplifting message! :)
Were you referring to Big Ben from the Steelers? Cool! :)
Robin I must apologize for calling your breast RED again! I didn't mean to, and I've got everyone all confused now. I am so very sorry! I am well aware that your breast is YELLOW! Please forgive me.
Jim I don't think it is safe to have you in charge of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Like the Boss said, there may not be any clothes or makeup left for the rest of us.
Once again, I'm sorry for your disappointment, Rob, and I hope that maybe this has cleared up some of the confusion!
There you lot go again. Bickering and namecalling just like you mean it. Soon as I come up with some constructive ideas to make ME some serious cash, you want to break up the band.
I hunted high and low for the right clobber for you bums to wear, and THIS is the thanks I get? It's not as if I went down the Portobello Road for this stuff. This is CLASSY, MAN - it came from Hollywood!
I tell you, I'm GLAD you lot have decided the band is dead, because if you hadn't, I was going to fire the lot of you. You can take your goody two shoes, religious music, clean living, "honest Vicar, I never touch a drop" image and stick it.
Gangsta is where it's at today, people. I need me some rappers with their bling and their pimped out rides and their shooters. That way I will get rich (or end up in "the Big House").
See you all around the doors, when you come looking for a handout because I made it and you didn't.
My mistake Mary Alice. No need to appologise. I lost track of the vision you had for us and the style of music we were going to perform. No problem, I'm very versatile to a point. Pistol popping Gangsta Rap is just out of the reach of my talents though. Not that any of that matters, now that Jim pulled the plug on proceedings just before Paul could fire us all for being too self righteous and totally the wrong color. Ah well!!!
I quite like the sound of you in a classy black dress number MA. Perhaps that would be the look to wear should you eventually come out. Who knows, it may even get you onto Billy's wall of fame? I can't wait. Highlight of my summer; and Jims I suspect.
Seems to me we've just about used up the humor in this and the "album cover" picture, so if there are no objections, I will delete the two pictures this weekend.
I hope we all got a lot of fun out of it, which was the intention.
Jim and Rob (and Nathan and Boyd) - thanks for being part of this and being such good sports about the whole thing.
Wait a minutes, Paul, I have a precious lesson to be share from my poor selling record. No double, everyone in the band is handsome guy or beautiful girls, but the market is so cruel, we have to face many other great competitor! So, we have to highlight!
How about bossy Paul singing with long white hair with black grasses, and Rob rap in the shape from Mars and Jim, you could wear the Persia clothes drum in the flying blanket and Mary Alice, you could continue with your black address or white skirt as princess.
Hello bossy Paul, what are you doing now? First you try to convert BLL into Rob & his Robettes , singing "addicted to love", then you change your mind and ask, no force, the decent brothers, Mary Alice and Jim to perform as gangsta rappa's. ^Robin^reminded you already of the music-market being so cruel, gangsta rap is cutthroat competition. And the end of the story is deleting this picture? Can't believe it, you must be joking.
The second hand clothing store told you the truth: the shirts have been worn by the Monkees. How many people on Panoramio will know the tune:
Hey! Hey! We're the Monkees!
People say we monkey around!
But we're too busy singin'
To put anybody down!
Do'nt let this picture go down, Paul, people need a place to monkey around, besides that, what the world needs now is a band like BLL, positivo's singing evergreens. You're sitting on a goldmine, do'nt you see that? Maybe the second CD will contain songs about Rob's not so favorite weather conditions: listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, it never rains in southern California, rainy night in Georgia etc., believe me, there are hundreds of rain-songs: rain is a bestseller.
I'm DONE with the music business, Claus - you can HAVE this band if you want them. Be warned, they're the biggest bunch of bickering, back-stabbing, biting, bitching, bumbling, behaviour-challenged busybodies you could ever hope to find.
Between Boyd's fake singing, Rob's inability to play even one note in tune, Nathan's banjo constantly breaking strings because he hits them so hard, Jim's incessant cymbal-bashing and Mary Alice's lack of a head, they need a good baby sitter. Trust me, Sheffield is not the cradle of Christian Rock! You're certainly right about "Rain" songs, and the middle of England is the perfect place for a band to sing about rain. It's a grey, miserable place. I'm glad I don't live there any more. When people here ask about my homeland, I tell them it only rains 200 days every year - the rest of the time it snows!
I'm going back to my first love, and you can see the results of one of my efforts HERE, but only if you're interested.
Now that I'm shut of them, I'm smiling all the time...
Hi there Claus. Everyone gets it but Paul. All this nonsense is what keeps us young and cheerful.
You only have to see how many have joined in and not just got some fun out of a daft photo, but have made friends all around the world. Myself,
Mary Alice, Jim, Paul, Robin, Natalia, Alisia, Michela and yourself to name a few. If it wasn't for the photo, it's doubtful any of us would have had this coming together.
Alas, it seems Paul wants this nonsense off his site. In fairness to Paul, he did suggest at the start he would play around with my photo and then get rid of it after a while. We at the very least owe him for the fun over the last week or so.
Yep--** Paul**, thank goodness someone is talking sense.
Claus is right, It is too good to kill off. Weve all had a good laugh. This and Billy Bark's creativity has brought a lot of cheer into what is a humdrum world. This is a good forum for Monkeying around.
Surely the photos are an excuse for sharing such humour and giving those who stop here a big reason to smile.
Perhaps others will be encouraged to create their own 'virtual' scenario for us to enjoy. You only have to look at the viewing scores.
Come on Mary Alice, get your face on the space provided and preserve your immortal status for all connected with the BLL forum before Paul unceremoniously dumps it in the bin.
I've given up on her, Rob. I'm collecting the pictures of ladies from around the world for my next project, and I honestly think that Mary Alice is NOT going to be part of that project. She's such a secretive person that she simply doesn't want to show herself.
Just look at how shy and retiring her comments are on our work! Would an outgoing person write like that?
I need five heads and I have three absolutely beautiful ones. Granted I'm biased - it's my wife's niece and two of my sisters. I'm kidding about the sisters, but I do have our niece Andi, Natalia from Russia and Michela from Italy interested. Now these three are something to look forward to!
Also waiting, but I unbated my breath some time ago,
Jim, how are your studies of PhotoShop coming along? Are you ready to share something with us yet? Perhaps a picture of your dog with your head stuck on it (or vice versa).
I have just finished the movie "The weather Man", OK I learn that
"Do you know that the harder thing to do and the right thing to do... are usually the same thing?
Nothing that has meaning is easy.Easy doesn't enter into grown-up life."
I full understand "Bossy Paul", devote so much for the band (and for his car). Still, we face many trouble especailly **MONEY"!
For our glory BLL, I think it is worthy to try as Movie "The full monty". Six man matched!
Something must be wrong with panoramio's counter - I would have sworn this would have thousands of hits by now. I miss a few days of panoramio and what happens?-- I've been invited to sing facelessly in a band doing harmony (which I LOVE to do) with drums, violins, harmonica, maracas, guitar and cowbells - my one-time claim to fame - and the manager has since quit then come back then quit and now the band has disbanded or is morphing... Life passes one by faster in panoramio than in reality........and now the only promotional photo is being yanked - hmphhh! As usual, there got to be too many cooks in the kitchen and the filet mignon turned to sloppy joes. Since there was so much confusion as to style of music and importance of having a face, a movie might after all be the way to go - appearances can be vague or non-existent and music can be all over the map. I'm sure there would be no confusion there.......
If I don't see this after the weekend thank you all for the most hilarious and distracting chain of conversation in panoramio ;0
Hi once again to all concerned with the Brother-Lee Love experience. Paul did say he was going to pull it all this weekend, so if you have any last remarks, you'd better get them in.
As for the most recent comments, Robin, I'm not sure I fully understand just what you're trying tell us. I'm losing something in the translation. But as for the Full Monty suggestion, I still have the body and all the right moves, and do a wicked hip roll, but I seem to recall the Bosswas looking for tall, leggy, sexy females dressed in black for his next project. Somehow, I don't quite see how a naked male troup will fit in with Paul. Mary Alice and Alicia on the other hand have all the right credentials?
As for the numbers,I'm as confused as Alicia. How come this photo hasn't had 200 hits. There's about 7 of us that's visited it 20 times at least, plus any others.
OK, I'm curious to know how many views this picture actually got, and besides, it seems like we may be starting a whole new string, so I'm going to leave both up until Panoramio gets the counter sorted. Then, if the comments have dried up, they'll go away.
In the meantime, if we're going to harmonize, how about "Bohemian Rhapsody" - that should challenge your harmonizing abilities, eh Alicia and Rob? And what about the rest of you - VKeith, Jim, Claus, Mary Alice - how are YOUR"Bismillah's"?
And no, I'm not managing a bunch of hairy men showing off their nether regions! Forget the Full Monty, ^Robin^! Incidentally, that was the last film I went to the cinema to see - I HATE movie theaters with their noisy patrons, excessive volume, stink of popcorn and sticky carpet from all the spilled soda pop. Want to start a new string about THAT?
LIFE IS GOOD! Funny you should write that! I LOVE that entire line of clothing, hats, dog products, JEEP tire covers, etc! :) Do you own any "Life is Good" things? You seem like the "Life is Good" type!
I'm sorry that I didn't get this message prior to writing you back on the duck shot! It popped up in my e-mail, and that's why I answered it first. I would not have asked you about your evening, seeing that you just told me all about it here! :)
I'm so proud that your girls won! Congratulations! It sounds like it was a very exciting game! Those are the BEST! :)
When are you going on this trip? Exciting indeed! :)
No wonder you are a Happy Boy! I am very happy for you as well! :)
I hadn't heard of this clothing line until you mentioned it. I looked at their website, and they appear to be much too young for this old fella.
I shop for clothes with Clarence. You know this guy - "Clarence Rack". He usually gives me really good deals, often as much as 70% off!
If clothes do indeed make the man (Mark Twain), then my clothes made me into a casual, easy-going guy most of the time. I'm content in a polo shirt and Wranglers at work, and t shirt and shorts most of the rest of the time.
I do wear Pierre Cardin and Yves St. Laurent when we go out - to the symphony, for example - and I LOVE Italian leather dress shoes!
Now you just know that Jim's going to have something to say about this, don't you?
Happy evening (if you're still there) and Happy Sunday to you too.
No Way! You've got to be kidding me! This line of clothing and EVERYTHING that they have to offer is NOT too young for you! No WAY! You obviously didn't look good enough! They have something for everybody, and for every interest imaginable! Did you go to www.lifeisgood.com? Go to Mens, and then look at all the wonderful T-shirts! They have fishing, running, golf, camping, cycling, hiking, guitar-playing, swimming, motorcycling, etc. etc. It just goes on and on! Young, old, tiny, furry, ..... they are for everyone! :) You are Exactly what they LOVE! Happy Paul is perfect for LIFE IS GOOD!
Please go & look again! :) I own so many Life is Good things that it would make your head swim! :) My dog even has a Life is good Collar and doggie dish! :)
I am sooooooooooooo sleepy! I must go to bed now. My eyeballs are crossing as we speak!
I can't wait to hear from Jim on this as well. Maybe he is a Life is Good kinda' fellow already too!
Hi Rob and Paul, I am so sorry to point out your previous job. I know it is not easy for you to recall the awful times, hard time passed. If you will to send me $1,000 in used bills, no bigger than $20, no consecutive numbers, and I guarantee I won't say any more about it again!
And Mary Alice, I have a good ideas for your photo, you can show your back as Jennifer Warnes in her "The Hunter" CD cover here. You can wear your beautiful clothes, and shoot the love arrows anywhere (kewpie???). Is it "Bismillah's" , I bet that would it will break the CD record ever found!
And Jim, so sorry you play with fish, and let BLL for a while, and please do be astonish when you come back, we are all millionaire and road show all over the world.
No cash from me ^Robin^. I'm part of "La Famiglia" remember? That means YOU pay ME or my people come visiting!
(If anyone else wants to know what this is about, take a look at ^Robin^'s and my last conversations on THIS picture.
I don't want to see Mary Alice's back, and I certainly don't want her running around with a bow and arrows. She's from South Georgia, for cripes sake! They're all dead eye crack shots down there! The last thing you want to do is give them weapons and tell them to shoot anywhere!
Jim is with the fishes now, and that's where you'll be if I don't get my money, Mister Yellowbreast!
Hey Man, don't scare me, you know, most chinese people with "Kongfu". Have you ever know Jacky Chang. You can alos image that I will defend myself with guitar or drum stick as the weapon.
Well, Panoramio got their picture counts sorted, and it seems nobody has anything else they want to add to the Brother-lee Love pictures, so say goodbye, everyone.
Alright, alright, alright. You've convinced me. The constant whining from the members of the band wasn't going to do it, but so many others have commented that they'd like this and the other BLL picture to stay for posterity, and for future generations of Panoramaniacs to see.
So, it's staying (at least until you get me mad enough to dump it, that is).
Looking forward to more comments, criticisms, suggestions, sarcasm and plain old abuse.
As a founding member of BLL & being the youngest &
better looking of the brothers I am not happy to being stuck behind Robert, the eldest who in 12 months will be able to strum his guitar with his 2nd chin or am I destined to remain the talentless one just left shaking my marracas.
As the youngest (and I hope fittest) member of this loosely knit band of "brothers", I'd hope you would use your mobility to get around the stage and show your maracas off to their best, young man.
Now get with it, shake it (or them) for the ladies and show me what you've got!
Hi Boyd, jumping and running on the stage is certainly safer than standing next to Axota(artist's name like Bono), wielding his drumsticks with steaming ferocity. After a solo all he can utter is a faint SNNZZZE.
Now you know, Paula. Just be careful what you're getting into. These are the finest bunch of nutters ever to come out of towns like Sheffield, Whitby and other points around the globe.
Jim's talked about us being sectioned, and since one of my sisters made her living as a Registered Mental Nurse for many years, I'm almost qualified to speak authoritatively on this subject!
Watch out for Bono McEwen especially; he's downright dangerous when he starts waving his maracas around!
Hi Jim, Paul, Mary Alice, and to you as well Claus.
As a founding member of BLL, and one who has been a driving force in the success of the band, can we just get one thing straight from the off. That young brother of mine who has for some completely unknown reason started referring to himself as Bono, is at the back of the group with his maracas for a reason. When it comes to band placements and who should take centre stage, you don't have the organ grinders monkey conducting an orchestra. Paul, I know you've relinquished all responsibility surrounding BLL, but could you please keep the young talentless upstart at the back shaking his rice filled coco-nut shells until he's earned his stripes.
How dare he just waltz on in and start throwing his weight around etc. without first putting the miles in, so to speak? This behaviour is indicative of the youth of today; all want, want, want. Do the time at the back Bonio, or whatever it is you call yourself!!!
Oh my god, here we go again, just when I thought it was safe to switch on the stagelights. Fame has gone to the Mcewen's heads and now they are at war. Gawd, I thought Bossyboots was bad enough, It must be a clone !!!(¬j^)
Anyway you lot I'm too busy getting up a head of steam. Put some 'slack' in Alice, we're off.
It could be a whole lot worse Mr. EnJimeer. There's still one brother who hasn't jumped in on this yet. That would be Nathan, the one who's standing on his own on the right of this picture. He may be out there by himself for his own reasons, but it could be that the other two brothers pushed him out there. We'll just have to wait and see if he's going to step in with a new name for himself, and some trumped up ideas about his talents!
I'm beginning to feel like Bob Schneider (the producer who "discovered" the original Monkees). He too must have wondered if he'd opened Pandora's Box when he put his band of crazies together for the TV series.
Ex-boss (will I never get shut of this crowd?) Paul
Our Robert thinking he's having his party gatecrashed. I have had to live with this since I was 6, first time I beat him at table football.
GET OVER IT!
We are now turning into the Gallagher brothers.
As for the 3rd brother in the band, Nathan - I am sorry to say he is a mute. He suffered some kind of vocal breakdown through puberty. Robert & I feel some kind of responsibility for him even though his disability has never been properly diagnosed.
So let's see, Rob thinks he's running the band now (delusions of granduer), Boyd prances about shaking his maracas at anything that looks at him (hyperactivity and exhibitionism) and Nathan lost his voice as a result of some kind of childhood incident(anxiety syndrome). On top of that, Mary Alice refuses to show herself (withdrawal syndrome) and Jim thinks he's a choo choo (bipolar disorder).
I really did get myself in with a band of nutters didn't I?
Will someone PLEASE take over running this group for me? You can have everything I've ever made from their performances (which isn't very much, trust me), just let me out of here!
Hi Paul. I've been away over the weekend to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I have to say I got a real laugh out of your current annalasis of the band members current disorders. Very Funny stuff. I like your style!
Where's Mary Alice these days? She's become conspicuous by her absence. She's gone well and truly AWOL.
Greetings Paul and Rob. I guess Mary Alice has moved on to pastures new. I think the love affair is over- -sadly. It was the DUCK JOKES that finaly did it.
Bipolar disorder ???
I've been to the doctors Paul, I've been to the doctors Paul.
Yep Jim! That's what it would appear like. She's had her elec'y knocked out by them heavy storms a couple of times, but it still looks like our female vocalist has moved onto greener pastures. But we wont be knocking her for that. She's given us more than a good laugh with her elusive nature over the past 8 weeks. 'Keep the faith' my NE beach combing buddy. She may return.
The duck jokes came long before the band was formed, Jim! I had long since accepted you for the evil non-duck lover that you are. :) I have NOT left the scene! I'm still around, though my computer has been making it quite difficult to stay caught up when the poor thing keeps getting knocked out by greater forces.
Regardless, I would never leave the band, no matter how weird and crazy it is. At least ROB continued to have faith in me! Thanks, Rob! You rock! :)
Brother Boyd, welcome to the band! It's wonderful to see you here, though you simply MUST post some pictures to your site! It's completely unheard of to converse with the group and have no photos for us to rant and rave over. Post some up right away! You Must! You Must! I promise, we won't make fun of them. We may even create a CD cover from them! :)
Greetings all, and never again assume that I have fled! I'm always lurking in the shadows somewhere close by!
Message for Mary Alice; I've just phoned our Boyd and told him of your request that he uploads some photos asap. He doesn't think he's got anything worthwhile or of interest. I've assured him that that doesn't matter at this stage. So at some point this weekend, little brother Boyd will have something up for all to comment on. I've promised the gang will go easy on him. So watch out for some Boydie photos coming soon. Rob
From the Boss Man in the wilds of Southeast Utah - I'm also waiting to see what the McEwen kid can come up with.
If he's anything like he claims to be, we should be in for a treat.
Get your keyboards (no, not the piano, JIM) ready everyone!
Indeed, I am riding my mouse(no, not the rat) hunting all around the world for sales. You can image that how busy am I!
And I am so glad that BLL members are working so hard here. GIVE UP never happen! Come on, another La Legion d'honneur is waiting for us (here) [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-9yn0CmT3nU]
At least M.A.A have to learn French. You know, as a great band, we should be multi-languaged skilled. We are so lucky that boss paul is a genius in language. I double he could communicate with E.T. once.
Message to all the BLL gang. I've just phoned brother Boydie and told him of everyones eagerness to see what he's going to upload on panoramio, and I'm afraid to say that I think he's gunna wimp out. All that aggressive cocky talk we got earlier has evaporated into a pathetic whimper. He tells me that he's only got a couple of boring snaps on his work computor. What a cop out. A pathetic excuse for someone who was sounding off at Paul for being shoved to the back of the stage in BLL. I'm sorry everyone, but don't hold your breath whilst you wait for Boydie's uploads. Catch you all later. Rob
I'm sitting in the sun outside my travel trailer (caravan to the folks from Blighty) trying mightily to catch up with all my mail, Panoramio comments and a DVD slide show I'm building for my girls.
Life in Southeast Utah has improved since the sun came out.
We went for a drive along the Colorado River this morning, then went to an arts fair in Moab this afternoon. We went to see a "British Revival" rock band called the Strolling Scones on stage. Unfortunately, they played a few British songs from the 60's, some of their own stuff (not great) and a LOT of American stuff from the 60's. Not at all what was advertised. So we left and came back here.
Brother-lee Love has nothing to fear from this bunch!
Boyd, you're breaking my heart! Mary Alice refuses to show her face, being content with a duck's egg on her scrawny body instead. You tell me your big bro doesn't have it any more, Nathan can't sing, Jim went fishing, and now I hear that you won't upload! Come on fella, show us what you've got!
Jim, you're risking the anger of a vengeful young lady in southern Georgia, posting comments like this last one all over the pictures in Panoramio. You think because you're across the ocean she can't get to you? Careful, old chum!
Its akin to 'Bear Baiting', I love it when she gets angry !!!. She can be very fiesty. I like that in a women.(specially when they live over the pond)
Are you fighting fit for action now that you have re-invigourated your weary soul. I mean you were getting very stale, grouchy (or is that groucho ?) and grumpy before your break.(¬j-)
Look how often you spat your dum dum out. Can you hack it or are you simply past your sell-by date ?? :)
Joking aside buddy, I hope you are in good fettle and having a Ball.
Warmest wishes Paul and all my other BROTHERLEE LOVE friends including MA. Catch up with you all soon.
Keep bringing those sales in, friend yellowbreast. Somebody's got to pay for these vacation trips for the boss. Even though I did scout some new talent, I can't deduct the cost of the trip from my taxes, 'cos they were so poor compared to what I created.
Anyway, the vacation continues. We had planned to get up at 4 this morning to watch the sun rise over the arches. However, at 4 am it was teeming with rain and the cloud cover was solid, so I went back to sleep. We're just heading out now to join the Memorial Day weekend crowds trampling all over the fragile plants, scaring the animals, chasing the reptiles and making fun of the birds. We won't be doing any of that - we'll just stand back and say, "tsk, tsk".
Happy Paul, all relaxed and enjoying life in SE Utah
HI buddie, I don't want bring any back news. But I notice that the vengeful young lady you mention comes from southern Georgia. And the femal character in novel "Gone with the wind" is also from southern Georgia. I can't help thinking what is the truth behind the duck's egg. Let's waiting the reaction around the pond...
"Everything gone with the wind, we can't hold", but the BLL won't gone, right?
Hi all. Well I think a huge pat on Pauls back is in order for steering the BLL ship past another milestone with 500 plus visits. Well done buddy and I guess to all the BLL gang.
Hi Paul, I need some advise from my band manager. Mary Alice is insistant that I post some picture yet she has chosen to ignore all the requests for her picture. What I need to know is should I do a deal with her or lead by example?
As it happens I have quite a few pictures of your neck of the woods as I lived in Eureka, Fort Bragg, Napa, Benecia & Santa Rosa but this was before the digital revolution.
There are comments going around: thanks for publishing this great photo you qualified for a special gift. click here to claim your giftdo'nt click but delete.
Hi Claus. Thanks for the warning. Who or whatever it is has sent me the same invitation on 5 of my photos so far. They've all just started appearing today. I suspected they were something nasty. How can I delete the message without opening it?
Hello Robert, the latest I heard about these comments is that it is just spam. Someone has clicked the button, and after that let his computer run the anti virus, anti everything nasty program, but found nothing. In any case, take no risks (it happened to me one time: you hit the ceiling).
To delete the message: to the right of the comment you can see the wastebin icon and delete.
Claus, thanks for the warning. Luud also sent me the same warning. I think I got all of them off my pictures.
Friendly reminder to anyone else who happens to look here - if it's free, you're getting your money's worth!
Boyd - be a man! Step up and show the lady the right way to do things. Perhaps she'll be tempted by a young, good looking cutie like you. It's obvious she talks the talk to us older folks (like Jim, Rob and me) but she won't walk the walk.
As far as your pics of northern California, can you say "scanner?"
What is up with all the freaky spam messages? Everywhere I look, they continue to pop up! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Can't someone do something? I have deleted at least 10 from my mailbox. That is so childish and annoying.
Anyway, I just want to say this: Jim, Men who disrespect Ducks SUCK! :)
. . . And Boyd, me not posting up photographs of MYSELF has nothing to do with you not posting up "Panoramio" type photographs of places, things and neat attractions from your area, etc. They are two totally different matters entirely! Come on, don't try and pull that with me! You know better! I, for one, would LOVE to see your pictures from Ft. Bragg. I dated a guy from there some years ago and I would love to see the place! He would travel down to see me here every weekend, but I never went there. Anyway, don't let these nutty people steer you in the wrong direction! Just because I don't want to plaster myself up for everyone to see, it doesn't mean that I don't so generously share with everyone photos from all around where I live and all of my favorite things and such! Come on, Boyd, Share in the magic!
Happy Paul, I hope you're doing okay so far away! Is it still raining? I hope not.
Take a look HEREMerry Alicia. He's had this one posted for some time! So, it's just you we're waiting for!
We're still in Utah (barely). We moved over to Torrey for one night so we could spend some time in Capitol Reef National Park. We'll be in Ely, NV tomorrow night then home late Thursday.
Hi Paul! you may not get round to my comment as I am really new here! i wish i could do this to photos! this is great fun! I will learn how to do this stuff, as soon as i have finished my college course on the more sensible career options.
Paula, I'm sure I answered this post of yours yesterday, but here's another try at it just in case. Seems Panoramio is having some problems with comments again; maybe because they're trying to stamp out the spammers we all suffered in the last week or so.
Anyway, I hope you get a chance to play in Photoshop. If you haven't already bought it, I'd recommend starting with Photoshop Elements rather than the full-blown program. Elements has everything you'll need to get started and create some interesting effects. In the USA Elements costs around $100, whereas Photoshop CS3 (the full version) sells for around $700! Big difference!
How's it going with your D40? Have you had lots of fun with it? I got to take a couple of pictures of some people at Arches National Park last week with their D40, and I'm impressed at the size of the LCD screen compared to my D50 (an older model than yours).
Hi Paul, I have photoshop elements 5 on my computer, so far I have just used the smartfix most, i have done stuff with background themes and frames, and used clone stamp to edit out bits I don't like! The screen on the D40 is great, I can see it without having to get my specs out all the time!
I used Elements 6 to create this picture, and the one of Jim and the one of you, Paula. It will do everything you need it to - all you have to do is practice!
Well, the brothers (and the mystery woman) reached another milestone - the second of my pictures to be viewed 700 times. That's a bigger audience than the other two bands I managed combined!
Maybe I can make something at this game after all,
Boss Paul (still waiting for my first buck from their music)
Hello bossy Paul, this photo is sky-rocketing! 700 views? I'm already viewer nr 709.
In my mind I can hear BLL perform a cover of Cliff's evergreen "Congratulations and Celebrations". Robert's deep baritone is guaranteed to send the shivers up female spines, and the lady singer brings chicken skin and duck bumps to the male part of her audience. And, what counts most for you, soon they will send truckloads of bucks to northern California!
I've just now made it 713 but I couldn't resist when I saw Claus talking up my singing skills. Let me tell you guys, as well as the silky smooth baritone I've got a bit more stuff in my locker to guarantee a shiver up the spine of the ladies. I sure can do a wicked hip roll and thrust. Eat your heart out Elvis.
Truckloads of bucks - now you've got my breath bated again! Thanks Claus for getting my hopes up!
Jim - there you go with the duck stuff again. You KNOW you're going to get the Georgia Peach all riled up again - you know how she feels about the feathered ones.
You keep your hip thrusts to yourself there Mister Rob. I'm sure I don't want to see it (although Mary Alice, Alicia, Paula and all the rest might be interested).
Don't you worry yourself Paula about any injury's I might cause myself. A man as well rehearsed in the hip thrusting department as I am would really have to go some to end up in the A. & E. The only injury, if you can call it an injury, seems to be the below the belt line chaffing that sometimes occurs during a performance. As a consummate professional, If the audience scream for it; then get it they will. A touch of redness in the jockey area is a small price to pay to keep the fans happy.
Sorry Paul! But you have to hand it to Rob if he is brave enough to put up with a wee rash purely in the interest of entertaining the ladies! You go Rob! I have some good emollient I could recommend.
Sorry Boss. Just got a little carried away there as the fans were begging for some action. You'll have to keep an eye out on that Paula for me because she can get just a bit frisky when the show heats up.
Now just you hang on a second here Jim. I'm not exactly sure I'm comfortable with your suggestion that if Paula charges by the square inch for her talents.....then I'll not have to dig deep into my pockets. Following a performance, my rash I'll have you know could light a darkened room; and that my good friend could well cost a small fortune by the time Paula brings the heat down to a comfortable level. They don't call me Big Mac for no reason I'll have you know.See, now I'm giving trade secrets away.
Paula... if you're offering, I'll take you up on anything you can suggest for my uncomfortable situation; medical or otherwise. A nods as good as a wink wouldn't you say ?
Rob,If some poor unsuspecting photo viewer comes along and gets into this depraved and deviant conversation, god help them! Having said that, you may find your situation could be relieved by the wearing of a kilt! Circulating fresh air is what you need! :))))
Ok you lot. I can see I'm fooling no one here; especially the Boss who I suspect has got me sussed. Big Mac is one of my nicknames, but only cos I'm 6' 1" tall.
And as for your suggestion Paula, if I take to wearing kilts to cool things down after a performance, I'd soon be getting known as Mr McNuggets; and a kiddies portion at that.
Nice one Paul! Like it. I was wondering how far and where we'd end up with the fast food puns. That's me finished. There's no way I'm gonna top that. And on that note I think we should leave well alone and bow out gracefully.
Paula is right. Any unsuspecting passer by would wonder what depraved cliche they'd dropped into. Sorry Paula. I do hope you'll forgive me for getting a tad slightly carried away. I can hear my dads words ringing in my ears right now; "you just never know when to stop". Always been a fault of mine, that.
Well I was until you pointed out my gaffe; albeit made in all innocence folks. Here's me trying desperately to claw back some credibility and thanks to the gaffer, he's single handedly unravelled all my good work to restore Paulas' trust in me. Thanks for that buddy. I'll see if I can similarly help you out one day.
Here we go again! At the risk of starting ANOTHER round of silliness, I have to announce that BLL has hit 800 views.
There has to be something about this band that keeps bringing the viewers in. I just wish I could figure out what it is - maybe then I could market it and (finally) get the fortune I deserve!
Isn't it frustrating when you have a portfolio full of classic landscapes, birds and flowers etc and a bunch of talentless jokers called BLL are grabbing most of the visiting punters attention. And we still haven't earned Paul a single cent in royalties yet.
Sorry for the lack of re numeration Boss; you'll just have to be satisfied with having a popular pic of some handsome chaps for the time being.
If you fancy getting in on the act and getting a share of the limelight, you could always put your head on Mary Alice's body. I'm sure she'd have no objections.
Rob
Ps. Can you please tell Paula k we'd appreciate it if she could keep her unhelpful and ageist remarks to herself. Yes we are maturing, that's true, but gracefully and in a dignified manner, befitting of our clean cut BLL image.
What was that about pot, black and kettle, you know what they say about age and blokes.
Yes you are right Rob, a little greyer perhaps, but dignified we are and with age comes maturity, knowledge and experiance, qualities demanded by the discerning female of the species.
There are things I would like to modify Paula but I'm not certain a surgeons knife is the answer.:D----J
Graceful? Dignified? Can I refer you "mature gentlemen" to the remarks above about gyrating and thrusting and other such mannerisms. Are they the words and actions of graceful and dignified personages?
Besides, as you said yourself, Mr. Big Mac, if the ladies want it, they can certainly have it (provided in brings in the moolah!)
Just for Paul and any of those who might be doubting my professionalism and performance credentials. Yes we can still be classed as graceful and dignified, even with a little bit of hip thrusting thrown in on the occasional number.
I see it this way. I'm a professional, so as I build a performance it's important to firstly get the ladies gently stirred with a few opening tunes, then gradually whisked with a few up-tempo numbers and then finally whipped up into a wee frenzy with my Burning Love routine, and are by now gagging for a little bit more action besides a song and a shuffle; then where is the harm in an occasional hip thrust or roll ? All clean family entertainment. Nothing seedy or sordid.
And then if we've put our backs into it and really given a performance, it's my suggestion that Paula is on hand for all the crew to have an after show massage or rub down with her embrocation. All whilst Paul is sat at the back of the tour bus counting his Wonga.
Anyone got a problem with that should speak to the dark bird complaints department over in Shanghai. Jim will see it my way I'm sure; wont you buddy?
Sam, your fame preceeds you. You've passed your audition and as soon as Paul gives you the OK you will be onboard. A place has been reserved (by me) on the bus. Get gargling.
Oh my gawd Sam, you are in for it now! Offering to be a groupie to this deviant bunch!
Have you any male pals who would like to be my groupie??? please???
I warned you he drives by Braille - that's also how he "meets" people. It gets his face slapped from time to time, but sometimes all he gets is a smile and a "come up and see me sometime!"
Thanks Julie. This one was the culmination of several conversations with other Panoramaniacs, and we've continued to keep each other laughing with this and other themes ever since.
Watch this space - you never know what will come up next!
Comments
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 25, 2008, said:
Here it is, ladies and gentlemen - quite possibly the ONLY live picture of Brother Lee Love!
Since they had some problems, especially with the ragtag manager they selected, it's very likely that there won't be too many other pictures of them on stage.
Enjoy this one while you can; it won't be around for long.
darkflyrobin, on April 26, 2008, said:
Hi Paul, so great job! you are a genius!!!! Please receive my admire!!How can I miss this one?! Everyone is so professional and happy, and I am sure that brother LEE love will win fame and money soon! Oh, I love them so much(and the coming 10%).
Pity that our coryphaeus & current manager Mary Alice is still unmask. But no matter, we can wait. You know, it is not easy for a boss from behind the curtain to the front, including you,the previous manager!
Look forwarding the CD record!
Yellowbreasted, ^Robin^
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
Thanks ^Robin Yellowbreast^. However, until Mary Alice comes out from under her mystery mask and shows the world her true beauty, I think Brother Lee Love is doomed!
Paul
Billy B@rk, on April 26, 2008, said:
Excellent work Paul. Is that Jim on drums? I wonder if you will succeed in enticing Mary Alice out of her shyness!? :)
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
Yes, it's Jim. If you read the discussions on the Hong Kong picture of this group, darkflyrobin suggested that Jim could be the drummer, and the youngest brother was the Davy Jones equivalent.
Mary Alice doesn't want us to see how beautiful she is - afraid we'll all be jealous of her husband. She does have one thing going for her though - she drives a MINI!
Thanks for the compliment - I get a little better each time I try something with PhotoShop.
Paul
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
Aye Aye Aye Paul, Meee On the drums!!!! Rob and BROS---Well!! And mary Alice come out please, we need you !!
That's the funniest thing Ive seen in a long time, and I cant tell you how thrilled I feel. No more driving that infernal bus for me now were in the big time.
Joking apart Paul, I have to say that you've done an amazing job here. Well done, and you can feel justifiably proud of yourself. Nice one.
Warm wishes Buddy.
Jim
Billy B@rk, on April 26, 2008, said:
You're doing very well the photoshop Paul & your team did very today too!. :)
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
Jim - your gig on the drums is part-time - you still have to drive the darned bus!
Thanks for the nice words - I'm not entirely satisfied with the pic, but it'll do until I get more time (and patience).
Thanks again,
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
I watched the game live, and they were complacent in the first couple of minutes and gave up a lazy goal, but got it back immediately.
The Boro center half Wheater was all over the forwards and got away with murder most of the game, but Chopra made him pay in 1st half injury time.
They stopped again claiming offside on the 2nd Boro goal (it wasn't) but they pulled it out at the end - something they've done time and again this season.
With the Birmingham draw, it means they survive for one more season. Hopefully, they'll build on this next year. If Keano can convince M.U. to give up Jonny Evans and Bardsley doesn't suffer any long term effects from his operation the back line should be OK. Maybe bring in a couple or three to strengthen and increase the size of the squad and everything should be good.
I get to see next week's game at Bolton live as well.
Thanks, Billy.
Paul
KasiaD, on April 26, 2008, said:
Cool! Where can we buy tickets? Can we hear them on youtube yet? Kasia
VKeith, on April 26, 2008, said:
Hahahahahahahaha! great! I want to hear them too.
Robert Mcewen, on April 26, 2008, said:
Nice work Paul. Very well created. I suspect our fans may smell a rat when they view this photo of us playing live - my fat old head looks ridiculous on that skinny youthful body. Nice try but we'll never get away with it. Jim looks well though I must say.
Mary Alice's refusal to come out is most curious, but gives us a mystery element to proceedings. Not sure how the bands lead singer can have total anonimity but it's keeping it all highly interesting. Will she, wont she? I think we're in for a summer of frustration lads. Rob
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
Its not like Mary Alice to go all coy, we know what a rave she can be. it could be shock, or Bossy Boot's inconsiderate wardrobe choice. You can't expect her to wear that tea shirt that the Mcewans wore for their Hongkong trip. I mean, that love heart is so cheapish (^j-)
Perhaps Mary Alice isnt a girly girl thing at all. We dont know for sure. Could it be that she is a 6ft 6" tall Log Jammer from Oregon with a blue beard, bad teeth, flatulence, drinks lika a fish and swears like a trooper whose real name is Marty Allen. That would explain her/his reticence to expose him/her self. What do you think chaps ? (¬j^) jim
VKeith, on April 26, 2008, said:
I find flatulence and swearing appealing in a woman. :|~
MaryAlice, on April 26, 2008, said:
Oh Paul .... you have outdone yourself! This is OUTSTANDING!
I am so excited! :)
Look at everyone! What a great job you have done!!!!!
As much as I hate to seem shallow though, Jim is right about the cheesy heart shirt. I'm not sure that I could be seen in that.
Jim is WAY wrong about me being a HE though. Eeeeek! I can assure you that I'm 100% girl through and through. Geez, Jim! Bad teeth too? No doubt, you are still driving the bus! How dare you say such things about me? I though you were my friend. :( Man! Just when you think you know someone, they go and call you a boy with bad teeth!
Anyway, I am waiting on Billy to come out of his shyness first! Then I'll think about it more! Billy and I are suffering from this shyness thing together right now, right billy?
Okay... I must go out now. It's Saturday night, Date night around here! Boyfriend will be here in minutes. No husband yet, H.P. Still doing the boyfriend thing until I'm sure! :)
I'll check back in later to see what's happening on the B.L.L. Scene!
Once again, FANTASTIC JOB, Happy Paul! The Band ROCKS!
Most sincerely,
Mary Alice
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
Hiya VKieth, (as I hold my aching sides) Are you Russian ?? jim
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
Well MA, if you are as HOT HOT HOT as you lead us on to believe, its time to give us HOT HOT redbloods a BIG treat.
Slip into something a little riske', turn on some low lighting, light a few sweetly scented candles add a little mood music. Open a bottle of chablet.
Oh hell MA--forget the photo, I'll be round there very soon. Send your husband to the pub. Jim
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
There's only one problem with this reticence and waiting for Billy, Mary Alice. He's already come out.
You can see him at THIS LINK multiple times. There just weren't any band members left for Billy and Robin after I'd used all three McEwens and promoted Jim to drummer. Maybe I need to do another band called "HIMnHIMnHIMnHER" featuring Billy many times over and you!
H.P.
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
Have you been on the NEWCY again Paul ??
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
Not allowed Jim. I'm diabetic, so no alcohol.
I celebrated Sunderland's win over Middlesbrough and survival in the Premier League with a glass of Diet Ginger Ale.
Paul
AXOTA, on April 26, 2008, said:
A 'makem' supporter eh. The BORO stare success in the face -constantly.
And thats all I can say on the subject.(I know how sensitive your feelings must be at this sad time) oh ohoho. jim
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 26, 2008, said:
No sadness here Jim. Both my teams won today - Sunderland winning in the last minute, and my girls won their first game of the season 1-0 against a team that usually beats us by a lot of goals.
So, I'm a Very Happy Paul!
aisavery, on April 26, 2008, said:
I'm not even going to pretend I have a clue as to what's going on here, Paul, but thank you, maybe?, for the link and really, all I was doing was commenting on this by Mary Alice and what have I got into? I don't know half the folks involved here, but, I will say, as per your request, Paul, and in defense of Mary Alice, that if I can post my self portrait (you will find it in my animals folder ;)), then I don't know why Mary Alice can't. (Sorry my dear Mary Alice, but what can I say when I'm with you 100% :D) Maybe if I read through all of this about 10 more times I'll understand some of it............
TRingold, on April 27, 2008, said:
Very nice composition and tones. It looks slightly over saturated however. Definitely the magic hour. Tom
Juanjo Hidalgo, on April 27, 2008, said:
Hola Paul ¡YA DISFRUTO ESTA FOTO DE "Brother Lee Love"! No sabía que te estabas dedicando a representar bandas de música tan buenas. ¿Tienen editado algún disco? Seguro que Mary Alice está muy contenta por los beneficios que te reporta esta actividad. En cuanto a Sunderland ¡MI MÁS CORDIAL ENHORABUENA! La Premierleague un año más. ¡¡Épica victoria la de ayer!!
ALREADY AMNUAY THIS PHOTO OF "Brother Lee Love"! No knew you were devoting to represent music bands so good. They are edited some disk? Insurance that Mary Alice is very pleased by the benefits you brings this activity. As to Sunderland CONGRATULATIONS! The Premierleague one more year. Epic poetry victory yesterday!!
Un fuerte abrazo, Juanjo
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
Tom - thanks for the visit - want to be the manager of this lunacy?
I really wasn't trying for realism when I built this composite. We're just having a bit of fun with one of Rob McEwen's pictures of himself with his two brothers. I think it got WAAAYYY out of hand!
Greetings from northern California,
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
Hola, Juanjo, y gracias por su visita.
Yo era el administrador de carretera para mi primo del rock and roll grupo llamado "Weird Leafe" en una fecha tan lejana como la década de 1960. Supongo que entonces mi experiencia me ha hecho el mejor calificado para administrar "Brother Lee Love", aunque no estoy seguro de que quiero ser el uno!
Todo esto comenzó como una broma tonta y ha crecido! Si sólo Mary Alice mostraría su bonito rostro sonriente, se podría detener todo esto estupidez!
Gracias también por las felicitaciones por la supervivencia de Sunderland en la Premier League. Confieso que había renunciado a ellos a mitad de camino de la temporada. Debemos construir desde aquí.
Depor tuvo una buena victoria de ayer contra el Barça, y aún puede calificar para la competencia europea. Recre necesita siete u ocho puntos de sus últimos 5 juegos y que pueden sobrevivir. Ellos deben ganar cómodamente ante el Levante el día de hoy.
Gracias también para hacer el esfuerzo de escribir en Inglés. Si esto es difícil para usted, podemos seguir a comunicarse en español. Me ayuda a mejorar mis habilidades. Por supuesto, si quieres mejorar tu Inglés, por favor, continúe.
Un abrazo,
Paul
¤-¤-¤ S T O N A ¤-¤-¤, on April 27, 2008, said:
WoW!!! You have made a difficult job! Result excellent! My compliments to you, Paul, and men on a scene!
With best wishes from Russia, Natalia
aisavery, on April 27, 2008, said:
Where were my manners? I was so overwhelmed with this 'big picture' that I forgot to comment on your lovely photo, Paul. I would have to say gold stars for creativity, but then I would have to agree with Tom, above - it's a wee bit on the magenta side ;0. And I don't know that I would call it estupidez..........
Is Mary Alice ignoring this picture ;)?
ps - nice to meet you, Jim (you're the only one identified in the photo - this chain anyway.. and the only other one I've communicated with - you make the perfect drummer
Robert Mcewen, on April 27, 2008, said:
Hello Aisiavery ( Alicia ). It's a long story surrounding this photo, but here's the short version. Mary Alice liked the photo of me and my brothers on a park bench in Hong Kong and suggested it would look good on the cover of a Rock Gospel CD. Paul then turned his talents to make MA wish come true and the band 'Brother-Lee Love' was officially formed. I think I'm the lead singer,( I'm the one on the left) but I've lost track.
That was 2 weeks ago. You would not believe the fun we've had with all of this, but sadly, Paul has resigned as manager and I think thed band has broken up.
If you go to my home page, you'll see where it all started. Robert McEwen
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
I thought Boyd was the lead singer? He's the one second from left with hands wrapped around his maracas, which I've heard is the only instrument he can even pick up and handle right, never mind play.
Rob is the good looking "mature" gentleman on the left, Nathan is the brother on the right with the banjo, and Axota Jim is on drums.
We were hoping Mary Alice would come in as female vocals, but if I can't get a photo of her, how can I publicize this band?
I have visions of a Robert Palmer-style band with Rob McEwen fronting a band made up of beautiful women from Panoramio. Any takers?
Paul
Robert Mcewen, on April 27, 2008, said:
Hello Natalia. Glad you like the look of Pauls creation of 'Brother-Lee Love';a Rock Gospel band from Sheffield,England.
I'm the lead musician and singer on the left along with my brothers Boyd and Nathan. The drummer is Jim who's a cross-dressing bus driver from Whitby, and the girl providing female harmonys is Mary Alice, a shy reclucive gal from a farming community in Georgia,USA.
Paul was the greedy manager, but resigned a week ago. Like Baron Von Frankenstien, he had a beautiful vision but created a monster and is desperately trying to kill us off.
Greetings, Rob
AXOTA, on April 27, 2008, said:
Greetings everyone and for aisavery, I am pleased to meet you also. There is a similar photo of me in the local 'Nick'. I think it says WANTED---DEAD or ALIVE. but dont worry I'm already dead.
And its goodbye from him. J
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
Here in the colonies we do things a little differently (don't we always?) Posters of wanted individuals can be seen on the wall of the Post Office, and pictures of missing children along with some identifying information are put on cardboard milk cartons.
Sports heroes get their pictures on the box of Wheaties - a breakfast cereal that looks like Corn Flakes but is made from (surprise, surprise) wheat.
I once warned you that your picture could appear on a Weetabix box (I really meant Wheaties but I guessed you wouldn't understand), a milk carton or the Post Office wall, Jim.
So look out!
AXOTA, on April 27, 2008, said:
I'm beginning to feel like a WANTED man now Paul. How much do you want then??
I'll get the hang of all this photoshop trickery if its the last thing I do. You're not going to get away with this Buddy !! oh no. I dont care how much midnight oil I burn. Watch this carbon footprint grow matey.
J
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
Of course you're wanted my man. Wanted by your friends for your company, sense of humour and just plain charm!
(How's that for buttering up a fella?)
Paul
darkflyrobin, on April 27, 2008, said:
Wow, so many people here already! Sorry, I am just comming from my bad and upset selling record. But I am so courage that so many fans here. And stona finally join us, seems that there will be another threaten for M.A.A's manager position.
At the same time, I consider for so long that since more and more people involved. Only a band is not enought, I think we need a orchestra, M.A.A may play violin, and stona for keyboard, and I can play harmonica at least, the similar to others. Then we need a CEO, and expected to be win in stock market...
Oh, man, keep doing it! Not just a daydream. I love you all so much and hoping my 10% lasted and blasted!!
Greeting, ^Robin^
MaryAlice, on April 27, 2008, said:
Eh Hem! I would like to suggest that Alicia join me in female harmony out front! Alicia, are you game? Don't worry, you won't have to even show your face. Not just yet anyway! ;) We can be like the B-52's! Two girls and two guys, and then, of course, the cross-dressing bus driver as well! Thoughts anyone?
Robin Red Breast, I cannot play the violin, but I'm pretty good on the acoustic guitar. Would that work at all? I think you would be great on the Harmonica, and maybe even rockin' it with some COWBELL! :)
ROB, your comments above were cracking me up! You are too much for words. :)
So, it's decided then ..... that's what this band needs! YEAH! Some more COWBELL!
Goodnight, All! Until tomorrow,
Mary ALice
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 27, 2008, said:
I already have two female artistes. Natalia seems interested, and Michela thinks it would be fun.
So how about it MaryAlice and Alicia - want to join the fun? I promise better wardrobe than I threw together for this one. No more tacky T-shirts! How about short, tight, black dresses, hair pulled back, RED lips...
(Anyone remember Robert Palmer {Addicted to Love}?)
Bossy (could still make my millions at this game) Paul
c.s., on April 28, 2008, said:
The nice thing about the band is that the gentlemen just have that boys-next-door look. It's only that their outfit needs urgently to be updated to the twenty first century. Crikes, where did you purchase those shirts, Paul?
About the lady singer, her many fans only can hope that she looks like this girl next door.
Claus
MaryAlice, on April 28, 2008, said:
Oh, I'm excited! :) Black dresses, YES!
Alicia, Natalia, Michela and I. Wow! This is going to be a huge band. Maybe we should just be an all girl band? Paul?
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE!!!!!!!
darkflyrobin, on April 28, 2008, said:
One word comment: Claus would be another good seller.
BTW, what color breasted? Black or white? Sorry, I am not a gossiper, just my poor occupational disease.
Wishes, ^Robin^
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 28, 2008, said:
Claus, Mary Alice, ^Robin^ - take a look HERE for a glimpse of my latest idea.
As you can see, all these ladies have FACES, so it's important that I have something to work with!
Boss Paul (yes, I'm back!)
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 28, 2008, said:
Claus, the shirts came from a Hollywood Boulevard second hand clothing store. I was assured they had been worn only once - by the Monkees for one of their lip syncing sessions.
There's room for five ladies in my vision, and one male vocalist. So far, I have two to work with; Natalia and Michela. Heck, if all the ladies are as beautiful as these two, I'LL be the lip syncing lead! I'll even shave and comb my hair!
^Robin^, I thought you claimed a yellow breast? Make your mind up mister! Claus may want to do more than sell memorabilia. Perhaps he's a singer too!
Paul
AXOTA, on April 28, 2008, said:
I can't say that I disagree with you here BOSS, I mean, from my viewpoint being the Drummer, I get the best of both worlds.
Looks like BROTHER LEE LOVE could now become 'PANORAMIOS PEOPLE'---J
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 28, 2008, said:
Sorry, JIM but if my latest idea works out, I won't need you on the drums any more. Did you look at the link above?
Maybe you can wash the little black dresses and sundries - how's that grab you? Or, if it works out, I'm going to need a makeup artist - those girls go through some lipstick!
Paul (but you can call me SIR)
AXOTA, on April 28, 2008, said:
Oh yeh Sir Boss, Put me down for Make-up artist and wardrobe. I will be in my element there. Specially the lippy.----And the frocks---and the leather---Silks-------ooooh. (¬j^)
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 28, 2008, said:
Perhaps it was a mistake to offer you makeup and wardrobe, judging by your response.
Will there be anything left for the ladies to wear after you've taken your share?
Robert Mcewen, on April 28, 2008, said:
Hi to all the gang again.
I'm not sure what I said that caused your amusement Mary Alice, but I aim to please
For the benefit of Claus, the members of BLL look like boys from next door because we lead simple, uncomplicated lives-we're all common in other words.
I see from what's been said before that Boss Paul is back; again. What a surprise, NOT. There's more faces on that chap than 'Big Ben'. Talk about a massive U Turn. I don't know how he looks at himself in a mirror. Paul couldn't lie straight in bed if his life depended on it. Just a sniff of an opportunity and a few pretty girls and look what the cat drags in. Crooked, greedy, bossy and now trying to turn our wholesome Gospel Rock band into a band of harlots and hussys, dressed in short black dresses, singing about sexual things and prostituting themselves for Pauls worldly ambitions. Shame on you!
A disapointed brother. Rob
AXOTA, on April 28, 2008, said:
Yep, I agree Rob, it looks like SIR BOSSY BOOTS has over-stepped the mark, and now I feel it is time to disband the Band. COOL IT MAN, I'm outa here !!
BONGO BOY
MaryAlice, on April 28, 2008, said:
Not to worry ROB! I would never be a part of a sleazy skank band. It is very possible to wear a sweet little black dress and still be a classy chic! It's all in how you conduct yourself. Our wholesome image will not go down the drain, I assure you! Like Claus pointed out earlier, we will represent a very classy 'girl next door' image all the way! :)
One correction though, we were never to be a GOSPEL band. Gospel makes me think of a whole different audience. We are merely a christian based band with a very positive and uplifting message! :)
Were you referring to Big Ben from the Steelers? Cool! :)
Robin I must apologize for calling your breast RED again! I didn't mean to, and I've got everyone all confused now. I am so very sorry! I am well aware that your breast is YELLOW! Please forgive me.
Jim I don't think it is safe to have you in charge of hair, makeup, and wardrobe. Like the Boss said, there may not be any clothes or makeup left for the rest of us.
Once again, I'm sorry for your disappointment, Rob, and I hope that maybe this has cleared up some of the confusion!
Greetings All!
Mary Alice
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 28, 2008, said:
There you lot go again. Bickering and namecalling just like you mean it. Soon as I come up with some constructive ideas to make ME some serious cash, you want to break up the band.
I hunted high and low for the right clobber for you bums to wear, and THIS is the thanks I get? It's not as if I went down the Portobello Road for this stuff. This is CLASSY, MAN - it came from Hollywood!
I tell you, I'm GLAD you lot have decided the band is dead, because if you hadn't, I was going to fire the lot of you. You can take your goody two shoes, religious music, clean living, "honest Vicar, I never touch a drop" image and stick it.
Gangsta is where it's at today, people. I need me some rappers with their bling and their pimped out rides and their shooters. That way I will get rich (or end up in "the Big House").
See you all around the doors, when you come looking for a handout because I made it and you didn't.
The ex-boss of the band that couldn't make it
Robert Mcewen, on April 29, 2008, said:
My mistake Mary Alice. No need to appologise. I lost track of the vision you had for us and the style of music we were going to perform. No problem, I'm very versatile to a point. Pistol popping Gangsta Rap is just out of the reach of my talents though. Not that any of that matters, now that Jim pulled the plug on proceedings just before Paul could fire us all for being too self righteous and totally the wrong color. Ah well!!!
I quite like the sound of you in a classy black dress number MA. Perhaps that would be the look to wear should you eventually come out. Who knows, it may even get you onto Billy's wall of fame? I can't wait. Highlight of my summer; and Jims I suspect.
Hi to all the gang by the way. Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 29, 2008, said:
Seems to me we've just about used up the humor in this and the "album cover" picture, so if there are no objections, I will delete the two pictures this weekend.
I hope we all got a lot of fun out of it, which was the intention.
Jim and Rob (and Nathan and Boyd) - thanks for being part of this and being such good sports about the whole thing.
Mary Alice - STILL NO PICTURE?
Retired Boss Paul
darkflyrobin, on April 29, 2008, said:
Wait a minutes, Paul, I have a precious lesson to be share from my poor selling record. No double, everyone in the band is handsome guy or beautiful girls, but the market is so cruel, we have to face many other great competitor! So, we have to highlight!
How about bossy Paul singing with long white hair with black grasses, and Rob rap in the shape from Mars and Jim, you could wear the Persia clothes drum in the flying blanket and Mary Alice, you could continue with your black address or white skirt as princess.
Are we "The beauty and the Beast"?
Just have fun, my dear friends, ^Robin^
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 29, 2008, said:
Sorry ^Robin^, but I gave up long hair around 1975, after I went through my "Hippy" phase. It is white, though - even more so than Jim's.
If you put this band together in the form you're suggesting, would we not be "Beauty and the Many Beasts?"
Paul
c.s., on April 30, 2008, said:
Hello bossy Paul, what are you doing now? First you try to convert BLL into Rob & his Robettes , singing "addicted to love", then you change your mind and ask, no force, the decent brothers, Mary Alice and Jim to perform as gangsta rappa's. ^Robin^reminded you already of the music-market being so cruel, gangsta rap is cutthroat competition. And the end of the story is deleting this picture? Can't believe it, you must be joking.
The second hand clothing store told you the truth: the shirts have been worn by the Monkees. How many people on Panoramio will know the tune:
Hey! Hey! We're the Monkees!
People say we monkey around!
But we're too busy singin'
To put anybody down!
Do'nt let this picture go down, Paul, people need a place to monkey around, besides that, what the world needs now is a band like BLL, positivo's singing evergreens. You're sitting on a goldmine, do'nt you see that? Maybe the second CD will contain songs about Rob's not so favorite weather conditions: listen to the rhythm of the falling rain, it never rains in southern California, rainy night in Georgia etc., believe me, there are hundreds of rain-songs: rain is a bestseller.
Let a smile be your umbrella.
Claus
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 30, 2008, said:
I'm DONE with the music business, Claus - you can HAVE this band if you want them. Be warned, they're the biggest bunch of bickering, back-stabbing, biting, bitching, bumbling, behaviour-challenged busybodies you could ever hope to find.
Between Boyd's fake singing, Rob's inability to play even one note in tune, Nathan's banjo constantly breaking strings because he hits them so hard, Jim's incessant cymbal-bashing and Mary Alice's lack of a head, they need a good baby sitter. Trust me, Sheffield is not the cradle of Christian Rock! You're certainly right about "Rain" songs, and the middle of England is the perfect place for a band to sing about rain. It's a grey, miserable place. I'm glad I don't live there any more. When people here ask about my homeland, I tell them it only rains 200 days every year - the rest of the time it snows!
I'm going back to my first love, and you can see the results of one of my efforts HERE, but only if you're interested.
Now that I'm shut of them, I'm smiling all the time...
Happy Paul
Robert Mcewen, on April 30, 2008, said:
Hi there Claus. Everyone gets it but Paul. All this nonsense is what keeps us young and cheerful.
You only have to see how many have joined in and not just got some fun out of a daft photo, but have made friends all around the world. Myself, Mary Alice, Jim, Paul, Robin, Natalia, Alisia, Michela and yourself to name a few. If it wasn't for the photo, it's doubtful any of us would have had this coming together.
Alas, it seems Paul wants this nonsense off his site. In fairness to Paul, he did suggest at the start he would play around with my photo and then get rid of it after a while. We at the very least owe him for the fun over the last week or so.
Cheers Paul, Rob
AXOTA, on April 30, 2008, said:
Yep--** Paul**, thank goodness someone is talking sense.
Claus is right, It is too good to kill off. Weve all had a good laugh. This and Billy Bark's creativity has brought a lot of cheer into what is a humdrum world. This is a good forum for Monkeying around.
Surely the photos are an excuse for sharing such humour and giving those who stop here a big reason to smile.
Perhaps others will be encouraged to create their own 'virtual' scenario for us to enjoy. You only have to look at the viewing scores.
Cheers---JIM
Robert Mcewen, on April 30, 2008, said:
Come on Mary Alice, get your face on the space provided and preserve your immortal status for all connected with the BLL forum before Paul unceremoniously dumps it in the bin.
Waiting with bated breath, Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 30, 2008, said:
I've given up on her, Rob. I'm collecting the pictures of ladies from around the world for my next project, and I honestly think that Mary Alice is NOT going to be part of that project. She's such a secretive person that she simply doesn't want to show herself.
Just look at how shy and retiring her comments are on our work! Would an outgoing person write like that?
I need five heads and I have three absolutely beautiful ones. Granted I'm biased - it's my wife's niece and two of my sisters. I'm kidding about the sisters, but I do have our niece Andi, Natalia from Russia and Michela from Italy interested. Now these three are something to look forward to!
Also waiting, but I unbated my breath some time ago,
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on April 30, 2008, said:
Jim, how are your studies of PhotoShop coming along? Are you ready to share something with us yet? Perhaps a picture of your dog with your head stuck on it (or vice versa).
Come on fella, show us what you've got!
Paul
AXOTA, on May 1, 2008, said:
Its pointless me experimenting with heads when you have already got three yourself. -- (-j^)
Jim
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 1, 2008, said:
Four counting my own, and they're all BIG!
Paul
darkflyrobin, on May 2, 2008, said:
I have just finished the movie "The weather Man", OK I learn that
"Do you know that the harder thing to do and the right thing to do... are usually the same thing? Nothing that has meaning is easy.Easy doesn't enter into grown-up life."
I full understand "Bossy Paul", devote so much for the band (and for his car). Still, we face many trouble especailly **MONEY"!
For our glory BLL, I think it is worthy to try as Movie "The full monty". Six man matched!
"This shit life... we must chuck some things."
How do you think about it,buddies?
^Robin^
aisavery, on May 2, 2008, said:
Something must be wrong with panoramio's counter - I would have sworn this would have thousands of hits by now. I miss a few days of panoramio and what happens?-- I've been invited to sing facelessly in a band doing harmony (which I LOVE to do) with drums, violins, harmonica, maracas, guitar and cowbells - my one-time claim to fame - and the manager has since quit then come back then quit and now the band has disbanded or is morphing... Life passes one by faster in panoramio than in reality........and now the only promotional photo is being yanked - hmphhh! As usual, there got to be too many cooks in the kitchen and the filet mignon turned to sloppy joes. Since there was so much confusion as to style of music and importance of having a face, a movie might after all be the way to go - appearances can be vague or non-existent and music can be all over the map. I'm sure there would be no confusion there.......
If I don't see this after the weekend thank you all for the most hilarious and distracting chain of conversation in panoramio ;0
Robert Mcewen, on May 3, 2008, said:
Hi once again to all concerned with the Brother-Lee Love experience. Paul did say he was going to pull it all this weekend, so if you have any last remarks, you'd better get them in.
As for the most recent comments, Robin, I'm not sure I fully understand just what you're trying tell us. I'm losing something in the translation. But as for the Full Monty suggestion, I still have the body and all the right moves, and do a wicked hip roll, but I seem to recall the Bosswas looking for tall, leggy, sexy females dressed in black for his next project. Somehow, I don't quite see how a naked male troup will fit in with Paul. Mary Alice and Alicia on the other hand have all the right credentials?
As for the numbers,I'm as confused as Alicia. How come this photo hasn't had 200 hits. There's about 7 of us that's visited it 20 times at least, plus any others.
Have a good weekend all of you. Rob
VKeith, on May 3, 2008, said:
WHAT!? First the Beatles, now this?! Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Robert Mcewen, on May 3, 2008, said:
She loves you Yeh, Yeh, Yeh, Yeh. Whatever the Beatles could do, BLL can do.
Elanor Rigby, died in the church.................Can't you just hear the sweet harmonies gliding over my vocal cords. Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 3, 2008, said:
OK, I'm curious to know how many views this picture actually got, and besides, it seems like we may be starting a whole new string, so I'm going to leave both up until Panoramio gets the counter sorted. Then, if the comments have dried up, they'll go away.
In the meantime, if we're going to harmonize, how about "Bohemian Rhapsody" - that should challenge your harmonizing abilities, eh Alicia and Rob? And what about the rest of you - VKeith, Jim, Claus, Mary Alice - how are YOUR "Bismillah's"?
And no, I'm not managing a bunch of hairy men showing off their nether regions! Forget the Full Monty, ^Robin^! Incidentally, that was the last film I went to the cinema to see - I HATE movie theaters with their noisy patrons, excessive volume, stink of popcorn and sticky carpet from all the spilled soda pop. Want to start a new string about THAT?
Ex-boss (now just one of the guys) Paul
MaryAlice, on May 3, 2008, said:
Bohemian Rhapsody! I'm in! . . . LOVE IT! :)
I'm so happy to see that the picture is still up! YEAH!
Greetings, Dear Paul! Are you HAPPY this evening?
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 3, 2008, said:
VERY HAPPY! My girls won today, 3-2 with a goal from an impossible angle with just 10 seconds remaining in the game.
I got new tires on the travel trailer today, ready for our upcoming trip to Arches National Park and Canyonlands in Utah.
Merry Alicia is on the line.
LIFE IS GOOD!
H.P.
MaryAlice, on May 3, 2008, said:
LIFE IS GOOD! Funny you should write that! I LOVE that entire line of clothing, hats, dog products, JEEP tire covers, etc! :) Do you own any "Life is Good" things? You seem like the "Life is Good" type!
I'm sorry that I didn't get this message prior to writing you back on the duck shot! It popped up in my e-mail, and that's why I answered it first. I would not have asked you about your evening, seeing that you just told me all about it here! :)
I'm so proud that your girls won! Congratulations! It sounds like it was a very exciting game! Those are the BEST! :)
When are you going on this trip? Exciting indeed! :)
No wonder you are a Happy Boy! I am very happy for you as well! :)
It's very nice hearing from you, H.P.!
Life IS good!!!!!
Happy evening to you, My Happy, Happy friend!
Merry Alicia
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 3, 2008, said:
I hadn't heard of this clothing line until you mentioned it. I looked at their website, and they appear to be much too young for this old fella.
I shop for clothes with Clarence. You know this guy - "Clarence Rack". He usually gives me really good deals, often as much as 70% off!
If clothes do indeed make the man (Mark Twain), then my clothes made me into a casual, easy-going guy most of the time. I'm content in a polo shirt and Wranglers at work, and t shirt and shorts most of the rest of the time.
I do wear Pierre Cardin and Yves St. Laurent when we go out - to the symphony, for example - and I LOVE Italian leather dress shoes!
Now you just know that Jim's going to have something to say about this, don't you?
Happy evening (if you're still there) and Happy Sunday to you too.
H.P.
MaryAlice, on May 3, 2008, said:
No Way! You've got to be kidding me! This line of clothing and EVERYTHING that they have to offer is NOT too young for you! No WAY! You obviously didn't look good enough! They have something for everybody, and for every interest imaginable! Did you go to www.lifeisgood.com? Go to Mens, and then look at all the wonderful T-shirts! They have fishing, running, golf, camping, cycling, hiking, guitar-playing, swimming, motorcycling, etc. etc. It just goes on and on! Young, old, tiny, furry, ..... they are for everyone! :) You are Exactly what they LOVE! Happy Paul is perfect for LIFE IS GOOD!
Please go & look again! :) I own so many Life is Good things that it would make your head swim! :) My dog even has a Life is good Collar and doggie dish! :)
I am sooooooooooooo sleepy! I must go to bed now. My eyeballs are crossing as we speak!
I can't wait to hear from Jim on this as well. Maybe he is a Life is Good kinda' fellow already too!
Goodnight, my Happy Friend!
Merry Alicia
AXOTA, on May 4, 2008, said:
Hiya Paul, greetings MA I've gone fishing but I wanted you to know that I have'nt forgotten my friends.
Now, the call of the sea beckons. Aye Aye
Jim
darkflyrobin, on May 4, 2008, said:
Hi Rob and Paul, I am so sorry to point out your previous job. I know it is not easy for you to recall the awful times, hard time passed. If you will to send me $1,000 in used bills, no bigger than $20, no consecutive numbers, and I guarantee I won't say any more about it again!
And Mary Alice, I have a good ideas for your photo, you can show your back as Jennifer Warnes in her "The Hunter" CD cover here. You can wear your beautiful clothes, and shoot the love arrows anywhere (kewpie???). Is it "Bismillah's" , I bet that would it will break the CD record ever found!
And Jim, so sorry you play with fish, and let BLL for a while, and please do be astonish when you come back, we are all millionaire and road show all over the world.
Being dreaming, yellowbreast, ^Robin^
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 4, 2008, said:
No cash from me ^Robin^. I'm part of "La Famiglia" remember? That means YOU pay ME or my people come visiting!
(If anyone else wants to know what this is about, take a look at ^Robin^'s and my last conversations on THIS picture.
I don't want to see Mary Alice's back, and I certainly don't want her running around with a bow and arrows. She's from South Georgia, for cripes sake! They're all dead eye crack shots down there! The last thing you want to do is give them weapons and tell them to shoot anywhere!
Jim is with the fishes now, and that's where you'll be if I don't get my money, Mister Yellowbreast!
Capo Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 7, 2008, said:
It looks as if we might have counters again. This one went from 37 views last night to well over 300 this morning.
Anyone have anything they want to add?
Paul
darkflyrobin, on May 7, 2008, said:
Hey Man, don't scare me, you know, most chinese people with "Kongfu". Have you ever know Jacky Chang. You can alos image that I will defend myself with guitar or drum stick as the weapon.
Ehh, maybe we could try Opera for Broadway??
Still dreaming, ^Robin^
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 7, 2008, said:
I've seen Jackie Chan's movies ^Robin^, and I've also seen how many times he gets hurt trying to execute his karate moves.
Do you think you can defend yourself against my "Dirty Harry" Smith & Wesson Magnum 44 with your bare hands?
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 10, 2008, said:
Well, Panoramio got their picture counts sorted, and it seems nobody has anything else they want to add to the Brother-lee Love pictures, so say goodbye, everyone.
Former Boss Paul
VKeith, on May 10, 2008, said:
I'd probably just leave it for posterity. 'Course a reunion tour would probably generate new excitement as well.
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 10, 2008, said:
I'm working on the reunion tour, but I really need the female vocalist(s) to give me something to work with...
AXOTA, on May 10, 2008, said:
SNNNNNNNNNZZZZZE
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 11, 2008, said:
Alright, alright, alright. You've convinced me. The constant whining from the members of the band wasn't going to do it, but so many others have commented that they'd like this and the other BLL picture to stay for posterity, and for future generations of Panoramaniacs to see.
So, it's staying (at least until you get me mad enough to dump it, that is).
Looking forward to more comments, criticisms, suggestions, sarcasm and plain old abuse.
Hope everyone has a great summer,
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 11, 2008, said:
HERE we go, boys and girls!
Jim's not just a bus driver any more. Take a look and see.
Thanks to Paula K for permission to use this photo. Check out her gallery too, it's a treat!
Just plain old Paul
Boyd McEwen, on May 12, 2008, said:
As a founding member of BLL & being the youngest & better looking of the brothers I am not happy to being stuck behind Robert, the eldest who in 12 months will be able to strum his guitar with his 2nd chin or am I destined to remain the talentless one just left shaking my marracas.
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 12, 2008, said:
As the youngest (and I hope fittest) member of this loosely knit band of "brothers", I'd hope you would use your mobility to get around the stage and show your maracas off to their best, young man.
Now get with it, shake it (or them) for the ladies and show me what you've got!
Occasional Boss Paul.
Boyd McEwen, on May 13, 2008, said:
Ok I am happy to have the freedom of the stage, to express myself physically through dance & the soothing sounds of my maracas.
I AM THE BONO OF BLL!
c.s., on May 14, 2008, said:
Hi Boyd, jumping and running on the stage is certainly safer than standing next to Axota(artist's name like Bono), wielding his drumsticks with steaming ferocity. After a solo all he can utter is a faint SNNZZZE.
Claus
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 14, 2008, said:
Claus, you have to remember that Jim is somewhat advanced in age compared to most of us. He even remembers when Adam had his first bite of an apple!
At his age, the slightest bit of exertion brings on the snoring sound you copied so well.
Paul
AXOTA, on May 14, 2008, said:
Get this you lot, I intend to make a nuisance of myself for many more years to come. I also intend to get full value from my pension plan.
Don't worry Paul, you won't notice the difference when it happens to you.
I can hear groans from The country farmers Lass MAfrom here.
By the way, I think that Rob had his nose pushed out by the fit knitter Boydie-boy (¬!^)
Where is the Rob-boy anyway ?? its all quiet in that quarter.
Goodnight cs, its bedtime SNNZZZZE (^J-)
Cheers. _Jim
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 14, 2008, said:
They do say that only the good die young.
Looks like you're going to bankrupt the British pension service (or whatever the heck they call themselves these days).
Paul (but you can call me Junior)
Paula K, on May 14, 2008, said:
Ah! So many things are clear now!! I wondered what all the brother-lee love was about!
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 15, 2008, said:
Now you know, Paula. Just be careful what you're getting into. These are the finest bunch of nutters ever to come out of towns like Sheffield, Whitby and other points around the globe.
Jim's talked about us being sectioned, and since one of my sisters made her living as a Registered Mental Nurse for many years, I'm almost qualified to speak authoritatively on this subject!
Watch out for Bono McEwen especially; he's downright dangerous when he starts waving his maracas around!
Robert Mcewen, on May 15, 2008, said:
Hi Jim, Paul, Mary Alice, and to you as well Claus.
As a founding member of BLL, and one who has been a driving force in the success of the band, can we just get one thing straight from the off. That young brother of mine who has for some completely unknown reason started referring to himself as Bono, is at the back of the group with his maracas for a reason. When it comes to band placements and who should take centre stage, you don't have the organ grinders monkey conducting an orchestra. Paul, I know you've relinquished all responsibility surrounding BLL, but could you please keep the young talentless upstart at the back shaking his rice filled coco-nut shells until he's earned his stripes.
How dare he just waltz on in and start throwing his weight around etc. without first putting the miles in, so to speak? This behaviour is indicative of the youth of today; all want, want, want. Do the time at the back Bonio, or whatever it is you call yourself!!!
There, glad we got that sorted. Rob.
AXOTA, on May 15, 2008, said:
Oh my god, here we go again, just when I thought it was safe to switch on the stagelights. Fame has gone to the Mcewen's heads and now they are at war. Gawd, I thought Bossyboots was bad enough, It must be a clone !!!(¬j^)
Anyway you lot I'm too busy getting up a head of steam. Put some 'slack' in Alice, we're off.
Choo Choo.
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 15, 2008, said:
It could be a whole lot worse Mr. EnJimeer. There's still one brother who hasn't jumped in on this yet. That would be Nathan, the one who's standing on his own on the right of this picture. He may be out there by himself for his own reasons, but it could be that the other two brothers pushed him out there. We'll just have to wait and see if he's going to step in with a new name for himself, and some trumped up ideas about his talents!
I'm beginning to feel like Bob Schneider (the producer who "discovered" the original Monkees). He too must have wondered if he'd opened Pandora's Box when he put his band of crazies together for the TV series.
Ex-boss (will I never get shut of this crowd?) Paul
Boyd McEwen, on May 16, 2008, said:
Oh here we go again!
Our Robert thinking he's having his party gatecrashed. I have had to live with this since I was 6, first time I beat him at table football. GET OVER IT! We are now turning into the Gallagher brothers.
As for the 3rd brother in the band, Nathan - I am sorry to say he is a mute. He suffered some kind of vocal breakdown through puberty. Robert & I feel some kind of responsibility for him even though his disability has never been properly diagnosed.
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 16, 2008, said:
So let's see, Rob thinks he's running the band now (delusions of granduer), Boyd prances about shaking his maracas at anything that looks at him (hyperactivity and exhibitionism) and Nathan lost his voice as a result of some kind of childhood incident(anxiety syndrome). On top of that, Mary Alice refuses to show herself (withdrawal syndrome) and Jim thinks he's a choo choo (bipolar disorder).
I really did get myself in with a band of nutters didn't I?
Will someone PLEASE take over running this group for me? You can have everything I've ever made from their performances (which isn't very much, trust me), just let me out of here!
Becoming scared for my sanity in California,
Paul
andrepaiva.com.br, on May 18, 2008, said:
ahahahah... very good ahahahah
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 18, 2008, said:
Thanks for visiting Andre. I don't know if you read all the comments, but we've had a lot of fun with this silly picture!
Obrigado por visitar Andre. Não sei se você ler todos os comentários, mas nós tivemos muita diversão com esta bobo foto!
Saudações do norte da Califórnia,
Greetings from northern California,
Paul
Robert Mcewen, on May 19, 2008, said:
Hi Paul. I've been away over the weekend to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary. I have to say I got a real laugh out of your current annalasis of the band members current disorders. Very Funny stuff. I like your style!
Where's Mary Alice these days? She's become conspicuous by her absence. She's gone well and truly AWOL.
AXOTA, on May 22, said:
Greetings Paul and Rob. I guess Mary Alice has moved on to pastures new. I think the love affair is over- -sadly. It was the DUCK JOKES that finaly did it.
Bipolar disorder ???
I've been to the doctors Paul, I've been to the doctors Paul.
What !!!! jim
Robert Mcewen, on May 22, said:
Yep Jim! That's what it would appear like. She's had her elec'y knocked out by them heavy storms a couple of times, but it still looks like our female vocalist has moved onto greener pastures. But we wont be knocking her for that. She's given us more than a good laugh with her elusive nature over the past 8 weeks. 'Keep the faith' my NE beach combing buddy. She may return.
Rob.
MaryAlice, on May 22, said:
The duck jokes came long before the band was formed, Jim! I had long since accepted you for the evil non-duck lover that you are. :) I have NOT left the scene! I'm still around, though my computer has been making it quite difficult to stay caught up when the poor thing keeps getting knocked out by greater forces.
Regardless, I would never leave the band, no matter how weird and crazy it is. At least ROB continued to have faith in me! Thanks, Rob! You rock! :)
Brother Boyd, welcome to the band! It's wonderful to see you here, though you simply MUST post some pictures to your site! It's completely unheard of to converse with the group and have no photos for us to rant and rave over. Post some up right away! You Must! You Must! I promise, we won't make fun of them. We may even create a CD cover from them! :)
Greetings all, and never again assume that I have fled! I'm always lurking in the shadows somewhere close by!
Mary Alice
Robert Mcewen, on May 23, said:
Message for Mary Alice; I've just phoned our Boyd and told him of your request that he uploads some photos asap. He doesn't think he's got anything worthwhile or of interest. I've assured him that that doesn't matter at this stage. So at some point this weekend, little brother Boyd will have something up for all to comment on. I've promised the gang will go easy on him. So watch out for some Boydie photos coming soon. Rob
MaryAlice, on May 23, said:
Mary Alice is Thrilled!
Thrilled and waiting in eager anticipation of the unworthy photographs of Brother Boydie! ;)
Indeed, we shall go easy on the first-timer!
THanks for the lovely message, Dear Rob, and a wonderful day to you, Sir!
Mary Alice
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 24, said:
From the Boss Man in the wilds of Southeast Utah - I'm also waiting to see what the McEwen kid can come up with. If he's anything like he claims to be, we should be in for a treat. Get your keyboards (no, not the piano, JIM) ready everyone!
H.P.
darkflyrobin, on May 24, said:
Indeed, I am riding my mouse(no, not the rat) hunting all around the world for sales. You can image that how busy am I!
And I am so glad that BLL members are working so hard here. GIVE UP never happen! Come on, another La Legion d'honneur is waiting for us (here) [http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=-9yn0CmT3nU]
At least M.A.A have to learn French. You know, as a great band, we should be multi-languaged skilled. We are so lucky that boss paul is a genius in language. I double he could communicate with E.T. once.
10% reminder, ^Robin^
Robert Mcewen, on May 24, said:
Message to all the BLL gang. I've just phoned brother Boydie and told him of everyones eagerness to see what he's going to upload on panoramio, and I'm afraid to say that I think he's gunna wimp out. All that aggressive cocky talk we got earlier has evaporated into a pathetic whimper. He tells me that he's only got a couple of boring snaps on his work computor. What a cop out. A pathetic excuse for someone who was sounding off at Paul for being shoved to the back of the stage in BLL. I'm sorry everyone, but don't hold your breath whilst you wait for Boydie's uploads. Catch you all later. Rob
AXOTA, on May 24, said:
Ducks suck :0
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 24, said:
I'm sitting in the sun outside my travel trailer (caravan to the folks from Blighty) trying mightily to catch up with all my mail, Panoramio comments and a DVD slide show I'm building for my girls.
Life in Southeast Utah has improved since the sun came out.
We went for a drive along the Colorado River this morning, then went to an arts fair in Moab this afternoon. We went to see a "British Revival" rock band called the Strolling Scones on stage. Unfortunately, they played a few British songs from the 60's, some of their own stuff (not great) and a LOT of American stuff from the 60's. Not at all what was advertised. So we left and came back here.
Brother-lee Love has nothing to fear from this bunch!
Boyd, you're breaking my heart! Mary Alice refuses to show her face, being content with a duck's egg on her scrawny body instead. You tell me your big bro doesn't have it any more, Nathan can't sing, Jim went fishing, and now I hear that you won't upload! Come on fella, show us what you've got!
Jim, you're risking the anger of a vengeful young lady in southern Georgia, posting comments like this last one all over the pictures in Panoramio. You think because you're across the ocean she can't get to you? Careful, old chum!
Boss Paul reincarnated
AXOTA, on May 24, said:
Oh I know only too well. I just cant help it Paul
Its akin to 'Bear Baiting', I love it when she gets angry !!!. She can be very fiesty. I like that in a women.(specially when they live over the pond)
Are you fighting fit for action now that you have re-invigourated your weary soul. I mean you were getting very stale, grouchy (or is that groucho ?) and grumpy before your break.(¬j-)
Look how often you spat your dum dum out. Can you hack it or are you simply past your sell-by date ?? :)
Joking aside buddy, I hope you are in good fettle and having a Ball.
Warmest wishes Paul and all my other BROTHERLEE LOVE friends including MA. Catch up with you all soon.
Cheers.
Jim
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 25, said:
Keep bringing those sales in, friend yellowbreast. Somebody's got to pay for these vacation trips for the boss. Even though I did scout some new talent, I can't deduct the cost of the trip from my taxes, 'cos they were so poor compared to what I created.
Anyway, the vacation continues. We had planned to get up at 4 this morning to watch the sun rise over the arches. However, at 4 am it was teeming with rain and the cloud cover was solid, so I went back to sleep. We're just heading out now to join the Memorial Day weekend crowds trampling all over the fragile plants, scaring the animals, chasing the reptiles and making fun of the birds. We won't be doing any of that - we'll just stand back and say, "tsk, tsk".
Happy Paul, all relaxed and enjoying life in SE Utah
darkflyrobin, on May 25, said:
HI buddie, I don't want bring any back news. But I notice that the vengeful young lady you mention comes from southern Georgia. And the femal character in novel "Gone with the wind" is also from southern Georgia. I can't help thinking what is the truth behind the duck's egg. Let's waiting the reaction around the pond...
"Everything gone with the wind, we can't hold", but the BLL won't gone, right?
Tomorrow is another day, ^Robin^
Robert Mcewen, on May 25, said:
Hi all. Well I think a huge pat on Pauls back is in order for steering the BLL ship past another milestone with 500 plus visits. Well done buddy and I guess to all the BLL gang.
Cheers! Rob
PS. Enjoy your hols in Utah Paul.
Boyd McEwen, on May 25, said:
Hi Paul, I need some advise from my band manager. Mary Alice is insistant that I post some picture yet she has chosen to ignore all the requests for her picture. What I need to know is should I do a deal with her or lead by example?
As it happens I have quite a few pictures of your neck of the woods as I lived in Eureka, Fort Bragg, Napa, Benecia & Santa Rosa but this was before the digital revolution.
c.s., on May 25, said:
There are comments going around: thanks for publishing this great photo you qualified for a special gift. click here to claim your gift do'nt click but delete.
I got a warning from Luud Riphagen.
Claus
Robert Mcewen, on May 25, said:
Hi Claus. Thanks for the warning. Who or whatever it is has sent me the same invitation on 5 of my photos so far. They've all just started appearing today. I suspected they were something nasty. How can I delete the message without opening it?
Thanks for your prompt warning. Cheers, Rob
c.s., on May 25, said:
Hello Robert, the latest I heard about these comments is that it is just spam. Someone has clicked the button, and after that let his computer run the anti virus, anti everything nasty program, but found nothing. In any case, take no risks (it happened to me one time: you hit the ceiling).
To delete the message: to the right of the comment you can see the wastebin icon and delete.
Best regards, Claus
Robert Mcewen, on May 25, said:
Thanks for that Claus. I was just so worried to click on anything. I've deleted them all now. Cheers, Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 25, said:
Claus, thanks for the warning. Luud also sent me the same warning. I think I got all of them off my pictures.
Friendly reminder to anyone else who happens to look here - if it's free, you're getting your money's worth!
Boyd - be a man! Step up and show the lady the right way to do things. Perhaps she'll be tempted by a young, good looking cutie like you. It's obvious she talks the talk to us older folks (like Jim, Rob and me) but she won't walk the walk.
As far as your pics of northern California, can you say "scanner?"
Still waiting in Utah,
Paul
MaryAlice, on May 25, said:
Dudes,
What is up with all the freaky spam messages? Everywhere I look, they continue to pop up! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Can't someone do something? I have deleted at least 10 from my mailbox. That is so childish and annoying.
Anyway, I just want to say this: Jim, Men who disrespect Ducks SUCK! :)
. . . And Boyd, me not posting up photographs of MYSELF has nothing to do with you not posting up "Panoramio" type photographs of places, things and neat attractions from your area, etc. They are two totally different matters entirely! Come on, don't try and pull that with me! You know better! I, for one, would LOVE to see your pictures from Ft. Bragg. I dated a guy from there some years ago and I would love to see the place! He would travel down to see me here every weekend, but I never went there. Anyway, don't let these nutty people steer you in the wrong direction! Just because I don't want to plaster myself up for everyone to see, it doesn't mean that I don't so generously share with everyone photos from all around where I live and all of my favorite things and such! Come on, Boyd, Share in the magic!
Happy Paul, I hope you're doing okay so far away! Is it still raining? I hope not.
Happy Memorial day to you all!
Mary Alice
darkflyrobin, on May 26, said:
Hi Boyd, can I try a simple way what MaryAlice try to tell us?
Jim, go to fish
Paul, dish after a mush
Boyd, do as she wish
my picture is selfish
pay me with cash?
Just have fun, my BLL buddies, ^Robin^
MaryAlice, on May 27, said:
Where is your selfish picture, Yellow breasted one? I think I have somehow missed seeing it!
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 27, said:
Take a look HERE Merry Alicia. He's had this one posted for some time! So, it's just you we're waiting for!
We're still in Utah (barely). We moved over to Torrey for one night so we could spend some time in Capitol Reef National Park. We'll be in Ely, NV tomorrow night then home late Thursday.
Enjoy!
H.P.
darkflyrobin, on May 27, said:
OK, OK, now you can confirm I am very Yellow breasted one...and totally free...
MaryAlice, do you wanna to keep focus aways from you? So pitty to tell you that we are still gathering around the pond for the duck egg...
HOT PAUL, are you a propagator for BLL meanwhile? Be careful in trip and look forward your picturs from journey.
Still missing 10%, ^Robin^
AXOTA, on May 28, said:
Ouch MA You have a sting in your tail. I must find the fly spray. (¬j¬)
WHOOOOO----OO
TOXICA
MaryAlice, on May 28, said:
RESPECT THE DUCK!
AXOTA, on May 28, said:
OOOOH NOOOOO. I meant to say Fly Swat
;(
Paula K, on May 28, said:
Hi Paul! you may not get round to my comment as I am really new here! i wish i could do this to photos! this is great fun! I will learn how to do this stuff, as soon as i have finished my college course on the more sensible career options.
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on May 30, said:
Paula, I'm sure I answered this post of yours yesterday, but here's another try at it just in case. Seems Panoramio is having some problems with comments again; maybe because they're trying to stamp out the spammers we all suffered in the last week or so.
Anyway, I hope you get a chance to play in Photoshop. If you haven't already bought it, I'd recommend starting with Photoshop Elements rather than the full-blown program. Elements has everything you'll need to get started and create some interesting effects. In the USA Elements costs around $100, whereas Photoshop CS3 (the full version) sells for around $700! Big difference!
How's it going with your D40? Have you had lots of fun with it? I got to take a couple of pictures of some people at Arches National Park last week with their D40, and I'm impressed at the size of the LCD screen compared to my D50 (an older model than yours).
Greetings from northern California,
Paul
Paula K, on June 1, said:
Hi Paul, I have photoshop elements 5 on my computer, so far I have just used the smartfix most, i have done stuff with background themes and frames, and used clone stamp to edit out bits I don't like! The screen on the D40 is great, I can see it without having to get my specs out all the time!
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on June 1, said:
I used Elements 6 to create this picture, and the one of Jim and the one of you, Paula. It will do everything you need it to - all you have to do is practice!
Greetings from northern California,
Paul
Ghiocela, on July 19, said:
Very nice, funny! I like your band! I want to hear and song! Can? Greetings, Simona
Coal Miner's Boy, on July 19, said:
Sadly Simona this band will never play!
They don't even play well together - just look at the way Rob and his brothers argue about who is the lead singer!
Simona păcate acest trupa nu va juca!
Ei nu chiar joacă bine împreună - trebuie doar să vă uita la modul în care fratii lui Rob şi susţin despre care este cantaretul de plumb!
Salutări de la nord-est California,
Greetings from northern California,
Paul
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 7, said:
Well, the brothers (and the mystery woman) reached another milestone - the second of my pictures to be viewed 700 times. That's a bigger audience than the other two bands I managed combined!
Maybe I can make something at this game after all,
Boss Paul (still waiting for my first buck from their music)
c.s., on August 10, said:
Hello bossy Paul, this photo is sky-rocketing! 700 views? I'm already viewer nr 709.
In my mind I can hear BLL perform a cover of Cliff's evergreen "Congratulations and Celebrations". Robert's deep baritone is guaranteed to send the shivers up female spines, and the lady singer brings chicken skin and duck bumps to the male part of her audience. And, what counts most for you, soon they will send truckloads of bucks to northern California!
Best regards, Claus
AXOTA, on August 10, said:
Nah, it will never happen Claus, the chicken is now a tough old broiler and the Duck is dead in the water....:Deven the dollar is looking a bit jaded.
The 'ex drummer'
Robert Mcewen, on August 10, said:
I've just now made it 713 but I couldn't resist when I saw Claus talking up my singing skills. Let me tell you guys, as well as the silky smooth baritone I've got a bit more stuff in my locker to guarantee a shiver up the spine of the ladies. I sure can do a wicked hip roll and thrust. Eat your heart out Elvis.
Keep it coming,
Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 10, said:
Truckloads of bucks - now you've got my breath bated again! Thanks Claus for getting my hopes up!
Jim - there you go with the duck stuff again. You KNOW you're going to get the Georgia Peach all riled up again - you know how she feels about the feathered ones.
You keep your hip thrusts to yourself there Mister Rob. I'm sure I don't want to see it (although Mary Alice, Alicia, Paula and all the rest might be interested).
The Gaffer
AXOTA, on August 11, said:
Ah shucks. Hell hath no fury like a duck lover scorned !!!! (¬j^)
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 15, said:
Well, I gave her several days, but it looks as if she's not biting this time, Jim.
Paul
Paula K, on August 15, said:
I am all for a bit of hip-thrusting!! (from men of course!) :)))
Paula
Paula K, on August 15, said:
PS, But I wouldn't want you to do yourselves any damage, so gently does it! :)
Robert Mcewen, on August 15, said:
I'll bet you are you saucy devil!!!
Don't you worry yourself Paula about any injury's I might cause myself. A man as well rehearsed in the hip thrusting department as I am would really have to go some to end up in the A. & E. The only injury, if you can call it an injury, seems to be the below the belt line chaffing that sometimes occurs during a performance. As a consummate professional, If the audience scream for it; then get it they will. A touch of redness in the jockey area is a small price to pay to keep the fans happy.
Thank you and goodnight!
Rob
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 15, said:
Clean it up you two - there might be children watching!
Boss
Paula K, on August 16, said:
Sorry Paul! But you have to hand it to Rob if he is brave enough to put up with a wee rash purely in the interest of entertaining the ladies! You go Rob! I have some good emollient I could recommend.
Paula
Robert Mcewen, on August 16, said:
Sorry Boss. Just got a little carried away there as the fans were begging for some action. You'll have to keep an eye out on that Paula for me because she can get just a bit frisky when the show heats up.
Rob
AXOTA, on August 16, said:
Yeah, watch out Rob, I think she is volunteering her massuese services here.
Have you got her number Paul ??
Paula Do you charge per square inch ???
Rob , it shouldnt be too costly then.!!! eh !!---J
Paula K, on August 16, said:
Jim, I only charge by the inch where there actually is an inch! (Centimetres don't count!)
Rob, You said it!! Hahaha! :)
Robert Mcewen, on August 16, said:
Now just you hang on a second here Jim. I'm not exactly sure I'm comfortable with your suggestion that if Paula charges by the square inch for her talents.....then I'll not have to dig deep into my pockets. Following a performance, my rash I'll have you know could light a darkened room; and that my good friend could well cost a small fortune by the time Paula brings the heat down to a comfortable level. They don't call me Big Mac for no reason I'll have you know.See, now I'm giving trade secrets away.
Paula... if you're offering, I'll take you up on anything you can suggest for my uncomfortable situation; medical or otherwise. A nods as good as a wink wouldn't you say ?
Rob
Paula K, on August 16, said:
Rob,If some poor unsuspecting photo viewer comes along and gets into this depraved and deviant conversation, god help them! Having said that, you may find your situation could be relieved by the wearing of a kilt! Circulating fresh air is what you need! :))))
Paula
AXOTA, on August 16, said:
Aye Paula, and that poor unsuspecting photo viewer could possibly be Mrs BIG MAC. Then we shall see some big dollops of humble pie consumed.
Jim
Paula K, on August 16, said:
Oops! He will need more than an emollient then!! :O
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 16, said:
If SHE sees his outlandish claims, she'll shut him down for sure!
You know who I am
Robert Mcewen, on August 17, said:
Ok you lot. I can see I'm fooling no one here; especially the Boss who I suspect has got me sussed. Big Mac is one of my nicknames, but only cos I'm 6' 1" tall.
And as for your suggestion Paula, if I take to wearing kilts to cool things down after a performance, I'd soon be getting known as Mr McNuggets; and a kiddies portion at that.
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 17, said:
Glad you understand that I know what you lot are up to, and that I can take measures to control it!
So knock it off, before Mary Alice steps in and makes some comments about Burger King (the home of the Whopper).
Boss
Robert Mcewen, on August 18, said:
Nice one Paul! Like it. I was wondering how far and where we'd end up with the fast food puns. That's me finished. There's no way I'm gonna top that. And on that note I think we should leave well alone and bow out gracefully.
Paula is right. Any unsuspecting passer by would wonder what depraved cliche they'd dropped into. Sorry Paula. I do hope you'll forgive me for getting a tad slightly carried away. I can hear my dads words ringing in my ears right now; "you just never know when to stop". Always been a fault of mine, that.
A hugely remorseful and repentant Robert.
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 19, said:
There you go again, still talking about size! "Hugely remorseful" indeed!
The gaffer
Robert Mcewen, on August 19, said:
Well I was until you pointed out my gaffe; albeit made in all innocence folks. Here's me trying desperately to claw back some credibility and thanks to the gaffer, he's single handedly unravelled all my good work to restore Paulas' trust in me. Thanks for that buddy. I'll see if I can similarly help you out one day.
An enormously frustrated Robert.
Coal Miner's Boy, on August 19, said:
Well, that's one of the many tasks a gaffer performs; pointing out the gaffes of the hired help.
I promise to leave it alone (for now) if you will too.
El jefe
Coal Miner's Boy, on September 23, said:
Here we go again! At the risk of starting ANOTHER round of silliness, I have to announce that BLL has hit 800 views.
There has to be something about this band that keeps bringing the viewers in. I just wish I could figure out what it is - maybe then I could market it and (finally) get the fortune I deserve!
Still bossy in California,
Paul
Paula K, on September 23, said:
Lets hope you start to rake in that fortune soon Paul, the stars of your group are aging fast!! And they ain't excactly the rolling stones!! :D
Paula
Robert Mcewen, on September 25, said:
Isn't it frustrating when you have a portfolio full of classic landscapes, birds and flowers etc and a bunch of talentless jokers called BLL are grabbing most of the visiting punters attention. And we still haven't earned Paul a single cent in royalties yet.
Sorry for the lack of re numeration Boss; you'll just have to be satisfied with having a popular pic of some handsome chaps for the time being.
If you fancy getting in on the act and getting a share of the limelight, you could always put your head on Mary Alice's body. I'm sure she'd have no objections.
Rob
Ps. Can you please tell Paula k we'd appreciate it if she could keep her unhelpful and ageist remarks to herself. Yes we are maturing, that's true, but gracefully and in a dignified manner, befitting of our clean cut BLL image.
Paula K, on September 25, said:
:D Yeah! Right! Face it lads, you are getting old!! If the money started rolling in then a nip and tuck might help!
Paula
AXOTA, on September 25, said:
What was that about pot, black and kettle, you know what they say about age and blokes.
Yes you are right Rob, a little greyer perhaps, but dignified we are and with age comes maturity, knowledge and experiance, qualities demanded by the discerning female of the species.
There are things I would like to modify Paula but I'm not certain a surgeons knife is the answer.:D----J
Paula K, on September 25, said:
Do tell which bits you would like to modify Jim! Perhaps I could help with that? (as a former medical person of course!);D
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on September 25, said:
Graceful? Dignified? Can I refer you "mature gentlemen" to the remarks above about gyrating and thrusting and other such mannerisms. Are they the words and actions of graceful and dignified personages?
Besides, as you said yourself, Mr. Big Mac, if the ladies want it, they can certainly have it (provided in brings in the moolah!)
Bossy One
Robert Mcewen, on September 27, said:
Just for Paul and any of those who might be doubting my professionalism and performance credentials. Yes we can still be classed as graceful and dignified, even with a little bit of hip thrusting thrown in on the occasional number.
I see it this way. I'm a professional, so as I build a performance it's important to firstly get the ladies gently stirred with a few opening tunes, then gradually whisked with a few up-tempo numbers and then finally whipped up into a wee frenzy with my Burning Love routine, and are by now gagging for a little bit more action besides a song and a shuffle; then where is the harm in an occasional hip thrust or roll ? All clean family entertainment. Nothing seedy or sordid.
And then if we've put our backs into it and really given a performance, it's my suggestion that Paula is on hand for all the crew to have an after show massage or rub down with her embrocation. All whilst Paul is sat at the back of the tour bus counting his Wonga.
Anyone got a problem with that should speak to the dark bird complaints department over in Shanghai. Jim will see it my way I'm sure; wont you buddy?
Big Mac
Coal Miner's Boy, on September 27, said:
I still have faith in this band. So much faith that as THE BOSS I've decided that we need to go on tour.
HERE we go, with me leading off in my $20 million dollar Bugatti and the gang in their "luxurious" tour bus.
Boss Paul
freddie5, on September 29, said:
Jim you really look the part!!! infact I may become your GROUPIE!! ;) Sam
AXOTA, on September 29, said:
Sam, your fame preceeds you. You've passed your audition and as soon as Paul gives you the OK you will be onboard. A place has been reserved (by me) on the bus. Get gargling.
Jim
Paula K, on September 29, said:
Oh my gawd Sam, you are in for it now! Offering to be a groupie to this deviant bunch! Have you any male pals who would like to be my groupie??? please???
Paula
Coal Miner's Boy, on September 29, said:
Paula's right Sam! Watch out for Jim.
I warned you he drives by Braille - that's also how he "meets" people. It gets his face slapped from time to time, but sometimes all he gets is a smile and a "come up and see me sometime!"
He thinks it's worth the bruised cheeks!
Boss
YBMW, 5 days ago, said:
Love your sense of humor, Paul, and of course, your creativity. Another fun photo!
Julie
Coal Miner's Boy, 4 days ago, said:
Thanks Julie. This one was the culmination of several conversations with other Panoramaniacs, and we've continued to keep each other laughing with this and other themes ever since.
Watch this space - you never know what will come up next!
Greetings from northern California,
Paul